Routine Inspection
Nov 7, 2025
9 recorded violations
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Found a tray of raw chicken stored on top of trash bin. Trash bin is being used as a table. [CA] Discontinue using trash bin as a table. Use approved prep table and or counter top for prepping food items. [COS] Operator directed to relocate tray of PHFs into prep sink drain board.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Found one loose CO2 tank at cash register. [CA] Secure CO2 tank to rigid structure to prevent accidental discharge.
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 wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Found leaking faucet at hand wash station located in back prep area and warewash sink (middle) when water is on. [CA] Secure leak.
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
1. Found cloth linen being used to cover sushi rice at sushi bar. [CA] Discontinue the use of cloth towels in direct with food, used approved, single use materials. 2. Found several knives stored between wall and stainless steel of 1-compartment sink. [CA] Use approved utensils such as scoops or spoons with handles to ensure hands do not come in direct contact with 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 issuesOfficial wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Found several flies near back preps line, back storage area and front sushi bar. [CA] Each food facility shall be free of pest such as flies. Provide approved pest control services.
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 wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Major: Measured container of cooked chicken holding between 112F - 130F at cooks line for less than 4 hours. [CA] Maintain all hot PHFs held at or above 135F. [SA] Operator opted to use time as a public health control (TPHC). Minor: Measured the following PHFs holding between 44F - 49F in 4 door sliding display case at sushi bar for less than 4 hours: salmon, hamachi, salmon belly, tuna, tamago (egg), halibut & mackerel. [CA] Maintain all cold PHFs 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
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Lacking chlorine test strips to test concentration of dish machine and sani buckets. [CA] Provide chlorine test strips.
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
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Found several boxes of food items stored on floor in walk-in-cooler/freezer and under shelving at back storage area. [CA] Food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off the floor.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Found black/brown like substance on white interior panel of ice machine. [CA] Routinely clean.
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, Nov 7, 2025 · Original Source