Routine Inspection
Mar 10, 2026
8 recorded violations
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Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Containers with flour and sugar do not have a label. [CA] Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food if not easily recognizable.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Dry encrusted food observed on meat slicer components. [CA] Wash, rinse and sanitize meat slicer before use to prevent cross contamination.
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
Inspector’s notes
1. Grease accumulation on back wall of food prep table. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. 2. Residue and debris observed on floor throughout facility. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. 3. Floor is deteriorating in some areas within kitchen. [CA] Repair floor.
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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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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Working knives are stored between prep unit and prep table. [CA] Store knives in an approved location to prevent cross contamination, such as magnetic knife holder. [COS] Knives were relocated to the 2 comp sink for ware washing.
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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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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Chlorine test strips are not provided. [CA] Provide chlorine test strip to measure sanitizer concentration when ware washing (100 ppm for 30 seconds).
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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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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
1. Aluminum and cardboard lining observed on shelves. [CA] Discontinue the use of aluminum/cardboard boxes to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent. 2. Prep table gasket is torn. [CA] Repair gasket.
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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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Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Encrusted food residue observed on exterior of baking equipment. [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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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Food safety certificate is not provided. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.
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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, Mar 10, 2026 · Original Source