Routine Inspection
Feb 21, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizer was set up in the middle compartment of the ware washing sink. [corrective action] Ensure ware washing sink is set up correctly - soapy waster, plain water, and sanitizer. Proper ware washing procedure was discussed with the owner.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Kitchen hand sink was filled with pans. [corrective action] Keep sink clear so that it can be used for hand washing. [correction] Employee removed all the pans.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Hot water from the kitchen 3-compartment sink measured at 114F. [corrective action] Hot water must be provided at 120F or above (100F or above for hand sinks). [correction] Owner adjusted the water heater at time of this inspection. Water measured 120F to 130F by end of this inspection.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
1. The cold water knob at the kitchen hand sink was inoperable. [corrective action] Repair the cold water knob. 2. Observed slow leak in the waste water pipe under the 3-compartment sink. Leaking water currently contained in a bucket. [corrective action] Repair the leak.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Food Safety Certificate was unavailable. [corrective action] At least one person working at this facility (usually owner or manager) must have a valid manager's Food Safety Certificate. All other employees must have a Food Handler Card.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 21, 2026 · Original Source