FOUND TRASH DEBRIS IN THE BACK OF THE BUILDING. [CA] CLEAN THE PREMISES MORE OFTEN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
FOUND THE TABLE NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH DUST. [CA] CLEAN THESE ITEMS MORE OFTEN.
FOUND THE FAN WITH EXCESSIVE DUST NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. [CA] CLEAN THIS ITEM 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.
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE MOP STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE MOP SINK. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY.
FOUND A JACKET STORED ON THE SHELF NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.
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.
FOUND THE SALT SHAKER AT THE TABLE WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDE OF THE CONTAINER. [CA] CLEAN ALL THE SELF SERVICE CONTAINERS MORE OFTEN.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
FOUND AN EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES NOT USING THE LAST SANITIZER STEP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE DISHES. COS
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 26, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Jul 24, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 24, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jul 22, 2025
Pass
13 recorded violations
minorCode K09Food temperature
Official wording
Proper cooling methods
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A TRAY WITH CARNE ASADA BEING COOLED COVERED IN SERAN PLASTIC WRAP. [CA] UNCOVER FOOD WHILE COOLING. COS.
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.
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR NEAR THE COOKING AREA IS UNABLE TO KEEP THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. [CA] REPAIR THE REFRIGERATOR SO THAT IT CAN KEEP THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. DO NOT USE THE REFRIGERATOR UNTIL IT GETS REPAIRED.
FOUND THE CUTTING BOARD BELOW THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE IN THE KITCHEN, TO HAVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THAT MAY NOT BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED.[CA] SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SUCH AS CUTTING BLOCKS AND CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE STAINED BY MOLD, SCRATCHED AND SCORED SO THAT THEY CAN NO LONGER BE EFFECTIVELY BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED SHALL BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED.
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.
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A BOX WITH JALAPENOS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
FOUND CLEAN POTS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. [CA] STORE CLEAN POTS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF FLY ACTIVITY. [CA] ELIMINATE ALL FLY PRESENCE.
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.
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE FRONT DOOR OPEN. [CA] CLOSE ALL DOORS TO PREVENT RODENTS AND INSECTS FROM COMING INSIDE THE FACILITY.
FOUND THE MOP INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY.
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.
FOUND RAW SHRIMP STORED ON A SHELF ABOVE A POT OF COOKED MENUDO IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] STORE RAW FOOD OF ANIMAL ORIGIN BELOW COOKED OR READY TO EAT FOOD.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE FOOD HANDLERS' CARDS HAVE EXPIRED. [CA] PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDELRS' CARDS.
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.
FOUND THE LIDS OF THE DUMPSTER OPEN. [CA] CLOSE THE LIDS
FOUND CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE BACK OF THE BUILDING. [CA] STORE CARDBOARD IN THE DUMPSTER.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
FOUND A WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN THE BACK. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.
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.
FOUND CHICKEN BEING THAWED IN STANDING WATER AT THE FOOD PREPARATION SINK. [CA] FROZEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SHALL ONLY BE THAWED IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS: 1) UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41°F OR BELOW, 2) COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER POTABLE RUNNING WATER FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED TWO HOURS AT A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70°F OR BELOW, AND WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLUSH OFF LOOSE PARTICLES INTO THE SINK DRAIN, 3) IN A MICROWAVE OVEN, IF IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY IMMEDIATE PREPARATION, 4) AS A PART OF A COOKING PROCESS.
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.
FOUND THE CEVICHE AT 58F, THE CHEESE AT 58F, THE SHRIMP AT 58F, THE SOUR CREAM AT 58 AND THE TOMATO AT 58F STORED IN THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR. THE CEVICHE WAS STORED IN THIS REFRIGERATOR OVER NIGHT. SEE VC&D. THE REST OF THE FOOD WAS STORED IN THIS REFRIGERATOR FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS, PER OPERATOR. THE REST OF THE FOOD WAS RELOCATED TO A WORKING REFRIGERATOR.
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.
FOUND THE WALLS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MOLD. [CA] CLEAN THE WALLS.
FOUND THE SCREEN WINDOW NEAR THE WATER HEATER IS TORN. [CA] REPLACE THE SCREEN.
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.
FOUND THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. [CA] CLEAN THE SHELVES 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.
FOUND TRASH ON TOP OF THE DUMPSTER AREA AND AROUND THE DUMPSTER. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
FOUND A POT OF RICE BEING COOLED WITH THE LID ON. [CA] ENSURE THAT THE LID IS OFF WHEN YOU ARE COOLING FOOD.
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.
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA TO HAVE DEEP CUTS THAT CANNOT BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED.[CA] SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SUCH AS CUTTING BLOCKS AND CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE SCRATCHED AND SCORED SO THAT THEY CAN NO LONGER BE EFFECTIVELY BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED SHALL BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED.
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.
THE WALLS NEXT TO THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE IN THE BACK HAVE FOOD DEBRIS. [CA] CLEAN THE WALL 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.
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A PLANT IN A POT STORED ABOVE THE CLEAN TRAYS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS. COS
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.