Routine Inspection
May 12, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Measured container of stew holding at 44F in walk-in-cooler for less than 4 hours. [CA] Maintain all PHFs cold held at or below 41F.
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 temperatureOfficial wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Found container of food stored on floor in walk-in-cooler and in front of 2 door reach in refrigeration unit. [CA] Food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off floor.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
1. Found the ONLY hand wash station blocked at the cooks line by metal kabob sticks. [CA] Ensure hand wash station is accessible at all times. [COS] Operator relocated equipment. 2. Found cold/hot water valve off at the ONLY hand wash station at cooks line. [CA] Ensure cold/hot water knob is on at all times. [COS] Operator turned on cold/hot water valve, found water flowing.
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
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
1. Lacking food safety certificate (FSC). [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. 2. Lacking food handlers card. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
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 issuesOfficial wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Found employee personal clothing stored on top of food related items at front counter area. [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, May 12, 2026 · Original Source