Routine Inspection
Jan 21, 2026
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Found paper towel stored outside dispenser at hand wash station at cooks area. Found mounted paper towel dispenser out of battery. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers. [COS] Operator replaced battery, found paper towel dispenser in good repair.
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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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Found shell eggs stored above ready to eat food in 2 door upright at cooks link. [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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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Found leaking drain line under hand wash station at cooks area. [CA] Repair leak.
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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Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Measured hot water holding at 115F at warewash sink. [CA] Provide an adequate, pressurized, potable supply of hot water at a minimum of 120F for all sinks with the exception of hand wash sink to be held between 100F -108F.
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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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
1. Found scoop handles in direct contact with food items in bulk bin. 2. Found tong handles in direct contact with food item in 2 door upright. [CA] Store scoop/tongs handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination. 3. Found several cloth linen used to cover containers of vegetables in 2 door upright and 3 door upright. [CA] Discontinue the use of cloth towels in direct with food, used approved, single use materials.
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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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Found employee bag stored on/around food related items in storage room. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 21, 2026 · Original Source