Routine Inspection
Mar 23, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
1. Bar handwash sink was not stocked with paper towels or hand soap. 2. Hanwash sink in front prep area was not stocked with paper towels or handsoap. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser and paper towels in dispensers at handwash stations at all times. [COS] Soap and paper towels were restocked during inspection. 3. Handwash sink in front prep area was blocked by a roasting pan. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. [COS] Roasting pan was moved to warewash sink.
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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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Red/brown like substance inside soda nozzle dispensers in bar area. [CA] Clean food contact surfaces regularly.
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 ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
There is a large gap between filters in the mechanical exhaust hood. [CA] Filters shall be fitted in the mechanical exhaust ventilation over cooking equipment, provide spacer or correct sized filters.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
No Food Safety Certificate was available at time of inspection. [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.
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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Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Mold like substance on top panel of ice machine. [CA] Clean ice machine regularly
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, Mar 23, 2026 · Original Source