Routine Inspection
Oct 9, 2025
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Measured the chlorine concentration in the mechanical dishwasher at 0 ppm. No active warewashing at the time of inspection. [CA] Mechanical sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse with 50 ppm chlorine, or as per manufacturer's specifications. [COS] PIC adjusted the chlorine tube for mechanical dishwasher during inspection. Retested the mechanical dishwasher at 50 ppm chlorine.
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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Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed food debris and grime buildup on food preparation counters and storage shelves. Observed accumulation of dust in the ventilation hoods. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed several drain flies throughout the warewashing area and food preparation area. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be kept free of vermin and other non-disease carrying insects.
In plain English
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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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Observed gap between the wall and attic as the door to attic is not properly closing. [CA] Seal all gaps in the facility. The facility shall be fully enclosed to prevent pest entrance and harborage.
In plain English
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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Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Inspector’s notes
At the mechanical warewashing area, the floor sink appears to be clogged or improperly draining. The water flows from the floor into nearby drain if the 3-compartment sink are turned to maximum pressure. [CA] Liquid waste shall be properly disposed through the approved plumbing system. Ensure that water drains into the floor sink and does not overflow onto the floor.
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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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
At the mechanical warewashing area, observed drainpipe extends directly into the floor sink. [CA] Provide air gap between the drain pipes and floor sink that is at least twice the diameter of the inlet and no less than 1 inch.
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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 9, 2025 · Original Source