Follow-Up Inspection
Jul 21, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 21, 2026 · Original Source
Pass
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
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5 inspectionsFollow-Up Inspection
Jun 24, 2026
Result not listed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 24, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jun 17, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
cold water from prep sink next to front counter handsink dripping [CA]maintain plumbing in good repair
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
automatic soap dispenser to both handsinks not working [CA]provide soap for hand washing hot water faucet knob to kitchen handsink not dispensing cold water [CA]maintain handsink fixtures in good repair
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 problemsminorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector’s notes
'out of order' sign posted on restroom, manager stated that digital door knob is not working [CA]provide restroom for dine in customers
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, Jun 17, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Sep 19, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode K29Chemicals
Official wording
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
non commercial insecticide [CA]discontinue using non commercial insecticide
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyminorCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
paper towel dispenser to kitchen handsink not working [CA]maintain handsink fixtures in good repair
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 problemsminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
prep table cooler gasket worn [CA]maintain equipments in good repair
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, Sep 19, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Dec 20, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
criticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Hand cleanser is not available at the front handwashing sink. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times.(COS)
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 problemsminorCode K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Raw chicken is stored directly above ready to eat food inside the reach in refrigerator. [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. (COS)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K08Other
Official wording
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
Time marking is not available for the boba held on TPHC. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review.
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, Dec 20, 2024 · Original Source