Routine Inspection
Feb 10, 2026
4 recorded violations
Official wording
Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Inspector’s notes
Observed raw tuna thawing inside the walk-in cooler while still inside of reduced oxygen packaging. Instructions are also written on packaging to open before thawing. [CA] Frozen raw fish shall be removed from reduced oxygen packaging prior to thawing.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Raw shell eggs inside the food prep unit insert was measured at 49F. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods when cold holding shall be held at or below 41F. [COS] Employee relocated the eggs into the walk-in cooler.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
By the cook line, knife was observed stored with the blade in crevice between equipment. [CA] Food contact surface of equipment shall be stored in a location and manner that is clean and protected from contamination.
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
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Multiple small flies observed at the bar near the dishwasher. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of flies and fly activity.
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, Feb 10, 2026 · Original Source