Routine Inspection
Jun 18, 2026
4 recorded violations
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Food handler cards for some of the staff were unavailable upon request. [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.
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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
A potentially hazardous food (containing cooked egg whites) on the expo counter was measured at 70F. Per Chef, it had been out for about an hour. [CA] Use only small portions of food during preparation so that it does not exceed the maximum amount of time allowed for diligent prep. [COS] Item was moved back to the reach in cooler to rapidly cool back down.
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.
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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Quaternary ammonia solution in the three compartment sink measured at less than 200 ppm. [CA] Maintain chemical solution for manual warewashing at 100 ppm (1Tbs of bleach (5.25%)/gal of water) for chlorine and 200 ppm (1 tbs of quaternary ammonium (10%)/2 gal of water) for quaternary ammonium. [COS] Chef adjusted the solution to 200 ppm.
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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Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
Inspector’s notes
The menu lacks a disclosure for steak tartare. [CA] Ensure to provide both a disclosure and reminder for undercooked or raw foods. Disclosure means a written statement that clearly includes either of the following: (1) A description of the animal-derived foods, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-egg Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order).” (2) Identification of the animal-derived foods marked by an asterisk denoting a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients.
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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 18, 2026 · Original Source