Routine Inspection
Jun 22, 2026
4 recorded violations
Official wording
Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Inspector’s notes
Chicken thawing in dripping running water. Water measured to be 73F. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process. [COS] Cold water was turned up and measured to be 67F.
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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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
Compressed gas tanks observed to be unchained. [CA] Chained compress air tanks to rigid structure.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
1) Scoop in rice bucket observed to be single use to-go container without handle. [CA] Provide scoops with handles and store such that handles are not in direct contact with food. 2) Ice scoop observed to be stored directly on top of ice machine. [CA] Store ice scoops in an area that is cleaned regularly. Facility may keep ice scoop in designated bucket ontop of ice machine. [COS] Ice scoop was washed.
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
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Spices and flour observed to be stored in open bags. [CA] Keep bulk dry foods inside containers with tight fitting lids to protect from contamination.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 22, 2026 · Original Source