Routine Inspection
Dec 3, 2025
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Observed numerous butane powered burners and a single burner connected to a propane tank. Bakery department manager stated that the propane tank is relocated to under the ventilation hood to prepare hot cocoa. [CA] All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, & meet applicable standards. Remove unapproved equipment.
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
Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
Employee returned from break, donned on gloves, and began food preparation/touching food contact surface. [CA] Ensure employees are properly washing hands as required. Employees shall wash their hands in all of the following instances: (1) Immediately before engaging in food preparation, including working with non-prepackaged food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-use food containers and utensils. (2) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms. (3) Immediately after using the toilet room and again when returning into the kitchen. (4) After caring for or handling any animal allowed in a food facility in pursuant to this part. (5) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking. (6) After handling soiled equipment or utensils. (7) During food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross-contamination when changing tasks. (8) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat foods. (9) Before initially donning gloves for working with food. (10) Before dispensing or serving food or handling clean tableware and serving utensils in the food service area. (11) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required. Single-use gloves shall be removed prior to washing hands. [COS] Instructed employee to wash hands prior continuing with task.
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 wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Hot water at the hand wash sink at the front of the tortilleria measured at 66F. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.
In plain English
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Observed paper cup used as scoop for cocoa powder. [CA] Use approved utensils such as scoops or spoons with handles to ensure hands do not come in direct contact with food. Observed handle in direct contact with powdered sugar inside the bulk ingredient bin. [CA] Store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent 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
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Observed heavy leak at the faucet of the three-compartment sink. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.
In plain English
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Employees' cellphone and personal beverage container stored in areas of food preparation. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.
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, Dec 3, 2025 · Original Source