Routine Inspection
Feb 19, 2026
8 recorded violations
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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Raw food of animal origin stored above ready to eat food in walk-in refrigerator. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.
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Signs posted; last inspection report available
Inspector’s notes
Current environmental health permit is not posted. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.
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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.
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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
FSC is not available for review at time of inspection. [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. Food handler cards are not available for review at time of inspection. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
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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.
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Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
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Employee observed washing gloved hands. [CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required prior to putting on gloves.
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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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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Food preparation table does not appear to be clean to touch and sight.[CA] Maintain food contact surfaces clean and sanitized as required.
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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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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Various PHF (mushroom sauce sliced tomatoes and cheese) held at range/cook line measured >41F,<135F,<2hrs. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA]Mushroom sauce reheated to 165F for hot holding at 135F. Sliced tomatoes and cheese placed in ice bath.
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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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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
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Mold like buildup on wall at dishstation. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean.
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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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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Rear hand wash sink is in disrepair. [CA] All food facilities shall provide an operable handwashing station.
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source