Routine Inspection
Mar 30, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Hot water at the three compartment sink 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
Repeat Violation: Facility is using cardboard to line shelves in the kitchen and floors in the walk in cooler. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent.
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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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
1. Facility lacks testing materials for their choice of sanitizer at the three compartment sink, quaternary ammonia. 2. Facility lacks testing materials for their choice of sanitizer at the undercounter dishwasher, chlorine. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
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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Signs posted; last inspection report available
Inspector’s notes
The restroom lacks a handwash reminder sign. [CA] A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be posted at all handwashing stations used by food employees.
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.
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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Staff lack food handler cards. [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.
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.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
1. Staff refilled a Clorox bathroom cleaner bottle with undiluted bleach and did not label the bottle. [CA] Chemicals once removed from original container shall be labeled with common name. 2. Staff were observed spraying undiluted bleach onto dishes in the three compartment sink. [CA] Ensure to use a chlorine solution diluted to 100 ppm to sanitize dishes. [COS] Dishes were rinsed with water and placed into the undercounter dishwasher.
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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.
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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
1. Boba was not time marked and measured at 88F. [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. 2. Written procedures were not available. [CA] Provide the approved TPHC written procedures and train staff on approved procedures.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Raw eggs are stored above ready to eat foods in the upright 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.
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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, Mar 30, 2026 · Original Source