Routine Inspection
Jun 11, 2025
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Accumulation of grime observed on door handles food preparation refrigerators. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use
Inspector’s notes
Employees opened cup of coffee maintained on the counter across from the sushi preparation area near clean utensils. [CA] No employee shall eat or drink in the food prep, food contact storage, or food storage areas, use designated area. Provide cups with lids and straws. Provide designated location for employees to store personal food and beverages, separated and protected from facility food, food contact surfaces, and food storage areas.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Observed sushi chef rinsing plastic container inside the hand sink at the front service area. [CA] A handwashing facility shall not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
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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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Numerous packs of tofu maintained out in ambient temperature measuring between 49F to 53F. Manager stated that only 10-12 packs of tofu are prepared and maintained out during the lunch rush. Current packs of tofu has been out for approximately 1 hour. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. *Note: This Division recommended maintained PHF items subjected to time as a public health control (TPHC). [COS] Tofu was placed on TPHC and is to be discarded if not consumed within 4 hours.
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.
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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Hot water faucet at the hand wash sink in the front service area inoperable. Manager stated that the main water valve for hot water is turned off due to a leak. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair. Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.
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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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Kitchen employees' three-year food handler cards observed expired and/or unavailable for review. [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. ** Repeat violation.
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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 11, 2025 · Original Source