Routine Inspection
Apr 22, 2025
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
Inspector’s notes
Multiple small flies observed inside bulk container of brown sugar. The brown sugar is adulterated by the flies as they were landing, moving, and resting on the brown sugar. [CA] Food shall not be adulterated by vermin. [COS] Employee voluntarily discarded the brown sugar into the trash.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Chlorine sanitizer in the three compartment sink was measured at 25 ppm. [CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds. [COS] Employee corrected the concentration by adding more bleach and measured at 100 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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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Lacking chemical test strips to measure sanitizer[CA]Means for adequately measuring the applicable sanitization method must be readily available (ex. Sanitizer test strips, thermal 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.
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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Numerous (20 plus) small flies observed in the back prep by the three compartment sink and locker storage. [CA] Facility shall be kept free of flies and other vermin.
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.
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Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Hot water at the three compartment sink was measured at a maximum of 111F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.
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.
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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Knife stored on the magnetic holder above the three compartment sink is observed with chips on the blade. [CA] Remove and replace damaged utensils and equipment.
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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Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizer bucket used for wiping towels had a chlorine sanitizer concentration of 25 ppm. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).
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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Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Floor sinks located under the dump sink and by the ice machine have heavily accumulation of debris and black mold-like substance. [CA] Frequently clean and sanitize nonfood contact surfaces to prevent the accumulation of debris or grime.
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, Apr 22, 2025 · Original Source