Routine Inspection
Jan 30, 2026
9 recorded violations
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Observed new chest freezers brought in. [CA] They are home type. Please remove from the store. You may replace with approved type units.
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.
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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
The back room is very cluttered and has many personal belongings. [CA] remove the personal belongings and organize
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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.
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Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Soiled wood pellets are being used as permanent shelves. [CA] Discontinue using pellets as permanent shelves. Replace with approved type shelves.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
The lighting in the back room are mostly off. [CA] Replace the bulbs that are out.
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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Food properly labeled and honestly presented
Inspector’s notes
The plastic containers with sweets do not have labels. [CA] Label them all. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Most all of the food shelves have food crumbs or small debris. [CA] Thoroughly clean the food storage shelves throughout the store.
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 wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
The floor in the back room is soiled. [CA] Thoroughly clean the floor
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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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
There are not any test strips. [CA] Provide test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
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 wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
The paper towel dispenser is empty. [CA] Refill the paper towel dispenser.
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, Jan 30, 2026 · Original Source