Routine Inspection
Feb 20, 2025
3 recorded violations
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Facility is lacking quaternary ammonium test strips. [CA] Test strips shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual warewashing. Test strips shall be readily available at all times.
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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Thermometers provided, accurate
Inspector’s notes
No metal probe thermometer provided. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.
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
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
No paper towels available at handwash station. Soap dispenser empty, hand soap pump available for use. [CA] Ensure handwash station is stocked with paper towels at all times. Ensure soap dispenser is stocked at all times. [COS] Paper towels were restocked.
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 20, 2025 · Original Source