Follow-Up Inspection
Jul 9, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 9, 2025 · Original Source
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2 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Jul 2, 2025
Pass
7 recorded violations
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR UNABLE TO KEEP THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. [CA] REPAIR THE REFRIGERATOR. THE LIDS OF THE WORKING CONTAINERS FOR THE SUGAR HAVE SAUCE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM. [CA] CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE LIDS.
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 issuesminorCode K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A COUPLE OF STAINLESS STEEL BOWLS AND A WOODEN BOWL BEING USED AS SCOOPS FOR THE SUGAR, RICE AND FLOUR. [CA] USE FOOD GRADE WASHABLE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE AND KEEP THE HANDLE OUTSIDE THE FOOD.
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 issuescriticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE TOFU IN THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AT 57F FOR OVER 4 HOURS. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. SEE VC&D NOTE: THE EGGS AND CAKES WERE TRANSFERED TO A WORKING REFRIGERATOR AS THE MANAGER STATES THEY WERE STORED IN THIS REFRIGERATOR FOR LESS THAN 2 HRS.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A COUPLE OF ICE PACKS INSIDE THE HAND WASH SINK AND A SEWER DECLOGGER MACHINE STORED IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASH SINK NEAR THE BACK DOOR. [CA] KEEP THE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. TAKE HOME EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT NECESSARY FOR THE FUNCTION OF THE RESTAURANT.
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 problemsminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE BACK DOOR OPEN. [CA] CLOSE THE DOOR TO PREVENT VERMIN FROM COMING INSIDE THE FACILITY. FOUND TRASH IN THE BACK OUTSIDE AREA OF THE RESTAURANT. [CA] REMOVE THE TRASH.
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 insectsminorCode K47Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Signs posted; last inspection report available
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO HAND WASH SIGN AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE BACK DOOR. [CA] PROVIDE A HAND WASH SIGN.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesminorCode K22Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A COUPLE OF WATER PUDDLES ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE BACK DOOR. [CA] REMOVE THE PUDDLES OF WATER.
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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 2, 2025 · Original Source