Routine Inspection
Sep 22, 2026
16 recorded violations
Official wording
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use
Inspector’s notes
Half eaten pizza was sitting on prep surface near pizza oven. [CA] No employee shall eat or drink in the food prep, food contact storage, or food storage areas, use designated area.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
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Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Used wiping cloths are stored on prep surfaces throughout facility. [CA] Dry or wet cloths that are used with raw foods of animal origin shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes, and wet cloths used with raw foods of animal origin shall be kept in a separate sanitizing solution.
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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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Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
1. Walk-in cooler fan guard is covered in dust and debris. 2. Refrigerator handles and sides of prep inserts are covered in food debris. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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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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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Walls and floor have food splatter build-up. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean.
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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
There is a lot of clutter and garbage throughout facility. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.
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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.
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Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Inspector’s notes
Beef was thawing in a bin on the counter top. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.
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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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Several flies in food prep areas and dining area. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.
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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Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Fryer is pulled forward and close to ventilation hood ledge. [CA] There shall be a minimum of 6 inches overhang of ventilation hood over cooking equipment.
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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.
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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Handwash sink near 3-comp sink was blocked by bin of water. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times.
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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.
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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Tomatoes in prep insert were above the line and measured at 47F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below. [COS] Overfilled tomatoes were removed and placed into undercounter cooler.
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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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Food handler cards were expired at time of inspection. [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.
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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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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
No test strips were available at time of inspection. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
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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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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Household refrigerator/freezer is in use inside facility. [CA] New and/or replacement food equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation).
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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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Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Many items are stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Ice machine has mold-like substance growing on inside panel. [CA] Clean and sanitize ice machine regularly.
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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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Raw meat was stored above sauces and with cheeses in walk-in cooler. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source