Routine Inspection
Aug 6, 2025
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA 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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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
MISSING THE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE 100 PPM AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] PROVIDE TEST STRIPS.
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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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR HOLDING THE SAUCES AND TOMATO UNABLE TO KEEP THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. [CA] REPAIR THE REFRIGERATOR.
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
FOUND BOTTLES WITH SAUCES CONTAINING MAYONNAISE AND SLICED TOMATO AT 53F STORED IN THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. SEE VC&E SA: THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD THAT HAS BEEN STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR LESS THAN 4 HRS WAS TRANSFERRED TO THE WALK IN COOLER.
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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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
THIRD TIME VIOLATION FOUND A DIPPER WELL ATTACHED IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. [CA] REMOVE THE DIPPER WELL. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS VIOLATION MAY RESULT IN OFFICE HEARING OR FURTHER LEGAL ACTION.
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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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
MISSING A COUPLE OF FOOD HANDLERS CARDS FOR THE FOOD EMPLOYEES. [CA] PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CARDS FOR ALL THE FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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, Aug 6, 2025 · Original Source