Routine Inspection
Jul 28, 2025
9 recorded violations
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
MISSING THE MOP SINK. [CA] PROVIDE A MOP SINK. OPERATOR STATES THAT THEY HAD ONE BUT THEY TOOK IT OUT. FOUND CARDBOARD LINING THE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. [CA] REMOVE THE CARDBOARD.
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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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
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REPEAT VIOLATION: MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS. [CA] PROVIDE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS WITHIN 2 WEEKS.
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.
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Food properly labeled and honestly presented
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REPEAT VIOLATION: FOUND PREPACKAGED FOOD: JELLO, PUDDING HELD INSIDE THE DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR READILY AVAILABLE FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE NOT LABELED.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
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FOUND AN EMPLOYEE RINSING THE COFFEE MACHINE EQUIPMENT IN THE HAND WASH SINK NEAR THE CASH REGISTER. [CA] USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO RINSE/WASH EQUIPMENT. FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. [CA] PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS IN AN APPROVED DISPENSER. COS
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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Nonfood contact surfaces clean
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FOUND DUST IN THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] CLEAN THE FAN COVERS MORE OFTEN.
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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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
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FOUND MISSING TILES ON THE FLOOR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE BASEMENT AND AT THE STAIRS TO THE BASEMENT. [CA] REPAIR FLOOR.
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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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND GAPS GREATER THAN A QUARTER OF AN INCH AROUND THE BACK DOOR. [CA] REDUCE THE GAPS TO LESS THAN A QUARTER OF AN INCH.
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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Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
FOUND CONTAINERS WITH FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Food separated and protected
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FOUND A LARGE OPEN BAG WITH COFFEE IN THE BASEMENT. [CA] ONCE OPENED, STORE ITS CONTENTS IN A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH A LID AND LABEL.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 28, 2025 · Original Source