Routine Inspection
Aug 25, 2025
11 recorded violations
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
ONE LIGHT AT THE HOOD IS NOT WORKING. MISSING LIGHT AT THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS. [CA] PROVIDE WORKING LIGHTS.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE TOILET PAPER ROLLS OUTSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER. [CA] PROVIDE THE TOILET PAPER ROLL INSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER.
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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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Food properly labeled and honestly presented
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A FLOUR WORKING CONTAINER BIN WITH NO LABEL. [CA] PROVIDE LABEL.
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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
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
REPEAT VIOLATON MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS AND THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR THE FOOD EMPLOYEES. [CA] WITHIN 2 WEEKS PROVIDE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS AND THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS VIOLATION MAY RESULT IN OFFICE HEARING OR FURTHER LEGAL ACTION.
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
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] CLEAN THIS PART MORE OFTEN.
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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
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD AT 51F IN THE WALK IN COOLER: BEANS, COOKED TOMATOES, BIRRIA, STEW, SHRIMP SOUP, COOKED NOPALES, COOKED TONGUE, COOKED CHICHARRON, BEEF SOUP, SHRIMP, MILK, SOUR CREAM, NACHO CHEESE AND PICO DE GALLO. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. SA: SEE VC&D. SOME OF THE FOOD HAS BEEN PLACED IN THE WALK IN COOLER FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS, PER OPERATOR. THIS FOOD HAS BEEN RELOCATED TO A WORKING REFRIGERATOR (PICO DE GALLO, CHEESE AND SOUR CREAM). FOUND THE TAMALES IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 75F. [CA] KEEP THE HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 135F OR ABOVE. NOTE: THE TAMALES WERE REHEATED TO 185F AND RETURNED TO THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND HOT HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE.
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
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK'S FAUCE HAS A LEAK. [CA] REPAIR THE 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.
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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. [CA] CLEAN THE FLOORS MORE OFTEN.
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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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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A CELL PHONE STORED NEXT TO CLEAN DISHES IN THE FOOD PREP ROOM. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. COS FOUND THE FRONT, SIDE AND BACK DOORS OPEN. [CA] CLOSE DOORS TO PREVENT VERMIN FROM COMING INSIDE THE FACILITY.
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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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE WALK IN COOLER UNABLE TO KEEP THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. [CA] REPAIR THE WALK IN COOLER SO THAT IT CAN KEEP THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW.
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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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE HAND WASH SINK WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY WITH THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. [CA] PROVIDE A MINIMUM 6" HIGH METAL SPLASH GUARD SPANNING THE FULL LENGTH OF THE SINK. FOUND THE ROLL OF PAPER TOWELS OUTSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER IN THE RESTROOM. [CA] STORE THE ROLL OF PAPER TOWELS INSIDE THE WALL 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, Aug 25, 2025 · Original Source