Routine Inspection
Jan 9, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Permits available
Inspector’s notes
The permit with the health department is expired. [CA] Renew the permit to avoid further action.
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 wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
The green cutting boards are deteriorated with plastic particles falling off of them [CA] Discontinue use and repair with approved coting boards. Observed not working and unused refrigerators. [CA] Remove them from the facility.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Several shelves have clutter and unorganized storage areas. [CA] Thoroughly clean and organize storage shelves. Observed personal items stored on shelves suck as supplements and peroxide. [CA] these items must be stored in lockers with all other personal 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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
The lighting is dim in several areas where food and/or drinks are stored or prepared. The lighting inside the walk in refrigerator is also dim. [CA] this lighting must be increased in these areas for proper cleaning and food safety.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial wording
Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Inspector’s notes
The beer tap machine is draining into a bucket full of water. [CA] Proper plumbing and disposal is required of the waste water.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Observed drain pipes from food prep sinks and other items in the floor sink. [CA] Provide an air gap between the top of the floor sink and the drain pipe.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed the storage room floor to be very deteriorated. [CA] Repair the floor.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 9, 2026 · Original Source