Routine Inspection
Sep 16, 2026
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Prep sink does not have an air gap of at least 1 inch into the floor sink. [CA] Ensure that the air gap at the prep sink is at least 1 inch or twice the diameter of the pipe. Observed a hose connected to the faucet of the prep sink. [CA] Remove unapproved plumbing modification.
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 problemsOfficial wording
Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
Employee handled trash bin and proceeded to handle a cup of sauce. Employee observed handling his phone and then handling refrigerator door handles. [CA] Ensure hands are washed after touching potentially contaminated surfaces.
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 problemsOfficial wording
Plan review
Inspector’s notes
Facility has added a chinese-brand meat marinater and a chinese-brand plastic heat sealer that is used to seal chicken (without extracting air). [CA] Submit plans for the installation/addition of new equipment to DEH Plan Check at dehplancheck@deh.sccgov.org
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Roach droppings observed on the ceiling around the vents in the back kitchen area. [CA] Maintain facility free of vermin.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial wording
Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Inspector’s notes
Observed raw frozen chicken in boxes thawing on the floor near the 3 compartment sink. Per PIC, chicken was placed out around 2-3 hours prior frozen. [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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Two scoops used to scoops french fried and fried chicken were observed to be maintained out in ambient temperature. Per PIC, scoops were initially used to handle chicken and fried 6.5 hours ago. [CA] Ensure that all food contact surfaces are being sanitized every 4 hours. Minor Violations - Black mold-like substance has accumulated on crevices in the cutting board. Black mold-like substance has accumulated in the ice machine. [CA] Keep all food contact surfaces clean.
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, Sep 16, 2026 · Original Source