Routine Inspection
Mar 9, 2026
8 recorded violations
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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Drain line for the three compartment sink observed propped up by three wooden blocks kept taped together. [CA] Discontinue the use of wooden blocks. Repair drain line and maintain in good repair.
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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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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Heavy accumulation of old food, dust, and debris on the floor under the prep cooler at the front service area, under the two ice machines, and under the two, two-door uprights at the back kitchen. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean to prevent the attraction of vermin.
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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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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Ice machine at the front service counter discharges directly into a floor sink. [CA] All equipment that discharges liquid waste shall be drained by means of indirect waste pipes, and all wastes drained by them shall discharge through an airgap of minimum one inch, or twice the diameter of the pipe into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor.
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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
One employee could not provide a valid food handler card. [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.
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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.
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Permits available
Inspector’s notes
--48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $ $1,383.75. Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to reinspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees. A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit. Facility AR number: AR1254192
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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.
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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Handwash station at the front service area lacked paper towels. *Note: Paper towels located nearby were available [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels.
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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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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Several dead cockroaches observed in sticky traps on the floor by the back door. Three dead cockroaches and several rodent droppings observed on the floor in the dry storage room. *No other evidence of vermin activity observed* Owner states that the facility maintains a monthly pest control service. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches or old droppings. Continue to monitor, and contact pest control for additional treatments as necessary.
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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.
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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
1. Gap of approximately one inch observed under the back door. [CA] Close/seal gap to prevent the intrusion of vermin. 2. Employee's personal, foil wrapped food stored directly on a case of whipped topping in the prep cooler at the back kitchen. Employee personal food stored over containers of tea. Open, uncovered employee beverage observed on a counter. Phone stored on a prep table across from the cook-line. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces. Ensure employee food is stored separately from food that is intended for customer service.
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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, Mar 9, 2026 · Original Source