Routine Inspection
Sep 24, 2026
11 recorded violations
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Observed active use of domestic freezers in the kitchen area. [CA] All food equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation).
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Observed drip leaks underneath the 3-compartment sink. Observed puddle of standing water underneath the leaks. [CA] Plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in good repair.
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.
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Proper cooling methods
Inspector’s notes
Observed halva cooling at ambient temperatures in a large, deep pot. [CA] Cooling foods shall have enough space around the containers for cold air to circulate, be loosely covered, or uncovered and stirred as frequently needed to evenly cool.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
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Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
Observed employees handling soiled cloth or touching face, then proceeding to handle food equipment without an intermediate handwashing step. No direct contamination of food observed due to specialist intervention. [CA] Employees are required to wash their hands: 1) before beginning work, 2) before handling food or clean equipment, 3) as often as necessary during food preparation to remove soil and contamination, 4) when switching from raw to ready to eat foods, 5) after touching body parts, 6) after coughing, sneezing, eating, or drinking, 7) after using the restroom, and 8) any time when contamination may occur.
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.
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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed numerous drain flies in the back warewashing area, especially by the preparation sink. PIC confirmed that facility receives monthly pest control services. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be maintained free of vermin and other non-disease carrying flies, insects, ants, weevils, and gnats.
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The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
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Thermometers provided, accurate
Inspector’s notes
1) Facility lacks a metal probe thermometer for use. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods. 2) Facility refrigeration units lack thermometers for monitoring internal temperatures. [CA] A thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) shall be provided and correctly located in each hot and cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
1) Measured curry stored on the preparation counter at 98F. Per PIC, curry was cooked 2 hours prior to temperature measurement, and is kept at ambient temperature before reheating for hot holding. [CA] Potentially Hazardous Foods shall be held at 41F or below or 135F or above. [COS] Specialist directed employees to immediately reheat the curry to 165F for hot holding in the steam table. 2) Measured samosas stored on the preparation counter from 85-90F. Per PIC, samosas were cooked or removed from frozen temperatures 2 hours prior to temperature measurement. [CA] Potentially Hazardous Foods shall be held at 41F or below or 135F or above. [COS] Samosas were relocated to the 2-door upright cooler or the walk-in cooler to facilitate rapid cooling.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
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Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Observed food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler. [CA] Food shall be stored six inches above the floor to prevent contamination and facilitate ease of cleaning.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed excessive build-up of dust in the ventilation hood filters above the cook line. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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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.
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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
1) Observed build-up of mold-like substance in the interior panel of the ice machine. No direct contamination of food observed at time of inspection. [CA] Food contact surfaces shall be routinely cleaned and sanitized. 2) Measured the chlorine concentration in the mechanical dishwasher at 25 ppm. [CA] Mechanical sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by achieving a chlorine concentration of at least 50 ppm, or as per manufacturer's specifications.
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.
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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Actively working employees lack food handler cards for review. [CA] All food handlers shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of their employment as a food handler. Food handler cards shall be available for review.
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, Sep 24, 2026 · Original Source