Routine Inspection
Nov 5, 2025
5 recorded violations
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Lack test strips for quaternary ammonia sanitizer ( bar sink has a QA sanitizer and facility has test strips for chlorine). [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
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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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Empty paper towel dispenser in the bar area. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels.
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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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Food Safety Certification was not available for review. [CA]Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. Provide a copy of the Food Safety Certification and post a copy in the facility for a review.
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.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use
Inspector’s notes
Employee was eating water melon while working. [CA] No employee shall eat, drink, or smoke in any area where contamination of non-prepackaged food, clean equipment, clean utensils, clean linens, unwrapped single-use articles, or other items may result.
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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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Accumulation od debris on floor in the bar area. [CA] Ensure facility floors are frequently cleaned and maintained to prevent cross contamination.
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, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source