Routine Inspection
Oct 27, 2025
7 recorded violations
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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Observed the door handles on the rear glass door refrigerator were missing; facility had replaced them with strings tied to carabiners to enable door opening. [CA] Replace missing door handles and discontinue using unapproved materials (string); all materials must be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
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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
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Observed containers/plastic buckets of food directly on the floor in the kitchen. [CA] Store food at least 6 inches above the floor on approved shelving.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizer test strips were not available upon request. [CA] Obtain sanitizer test strips and ensure they are readily accessible.
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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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Plan review
Inspector’s notes
Observed a small ice machine (brand: Hoshizaki) was installed in the kitchen, right of the cappuccino machine, without prior approval from this department. [CA] Prior to the installation of any new equipment, submittal is required to Plan Check. For general inquiries or to schedule a consultation, site assessment, or plan check inspection, please email us at dehplancheck@deh.sccgov.org or call us at (408) 918-3400 Monday through Friday between 7:30am and 4:30pm. To assist you with technical questions, a Plan Checker is available by phone during these hours on a first come-first served basis Monday through Friday. For information on the plan submittal process, go to ehinfo.org -> Food and retail -> Plan Review for restaurants .
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Observed employee bags stored on top of wrapped unfolded cardboard food boxes. [CA] Store personal belongings in a designated area, away from food and food containers.
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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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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
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Observed the restroom handsink's paper towel dispenser was empty. [CA] Keep paper towel dispensers stocked at all times. [COS] The paper towel dispenser was refilled. ________ Minor violations: At the kitchen handsink: 1) Observed the paper towel dispenser was located away from the handsink; the handsink is located immediately left of the 3-compartment sink, and the paper towel dispenser was located immediately right of the 3-compartment sink, [CA] Provide a paper towel dispenser close to/directly above the handsink to encourage proper handwashing and hand-drying. 2) Observed some large plastic buckets stored partially in front of the kitchen handsink. [CA] Keep the handsink unobstructed at all times; do not place objects in front of the handsink.
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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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Thermometers provided, accurate
Inspector’s notes
A metal probe thermometer was not available upon request. [CA] Obtain a metal probe thermometer and ensure it is readily available to all employees.
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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 27, 2025 · Original Source