Routine Inspection
May 8, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed a leak at the right compartment of the two compartment preparation sink. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair. 2. Observed the drain line for the soda machine to sit below the rim of the floor sink behind the front service counter. [CA] Food preparation sink shall discharge liquid waste by means of indirect waste pipes into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor equipped with a minimum 1" air gap.
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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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed the dish washer submerge a pot in the sanitizer solution for less than 30 seconds and set to air dry. 2. Measured the sanitizer concentration at the three compartment sink above 200 ppm during active warewashing. 3. Observed an accumulation of grime on the blade of the table mounted can opener. [CA] 1./2. Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds. 3. Maintain food contact equipment surfaces clean and sanitized. [COS] 1. The pot was returned to the sanitizer solution to soak for more than 30 seconds. 2. Water was added to the sanitizer solution to lower the concentration to 100 ppm. 3. The can opener was relocated to the warewashing sink to be cleaned and sanitized.
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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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed an accumulation of grime throughout the floors in the walk in cooler and freezer. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. 2. Observed the grout between the floor tiles throughout the back preparation area to be heavily deteriorated resulting in the pooling of water and debris. [CA] The floor surfaces shall be smooth, of durable construction, and of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable.
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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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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
*Repeated Violation Men's restroom hand wash station lacked hand soap. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. [COS] PIC refilled dispenser with hand soap.
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.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Observed raw shelled eggs stored above vegetables for salad in the 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.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector’s notes
Observed the toilet in the men's restroom to be leaking at the handle after flushing when refilling the tank [CA] Toilet facilities shall be maintained clean and in good repair.
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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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Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiuse wiping cloths stored on the food preparation counters outside of a sanitizer solution. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).
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, May 8, 2026 · Original Source