Routine Inspection
Sep 1, 2026
9 recorded violations
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
The sink basin of the handwash sink in the kitchen between the prep sink and the 3 compartment sink was completely full of clutter rendering the handwash sink not accessible. [Corrective Action] Maintain the handwash sink free of any clutter and ensure handwash sink is easily accessible at all times. [Corrected on Site] Employee cleared out all the clutter from the sink basin.
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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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Fruit flies observed in the dry storage room. [Corrective Action] Eliminate fruit flies using safe methods.
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.
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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
1. Broken floor tiles observed at the cookline. [Corrective Action] Maintain floors in good condition. 2. Broken floor tiles observed in the walk-in cooler in front of the walk-in freezer door.
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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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
1. Container of raw meat observed stored above cooked meat in the walk-in cooler. [Corrective Action] Store raw meat below cooked meat. 2. Observed containers of food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler. [Corrective Action] Store all foods at least 6 inches above the floor on approved shelving.
In plain English
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
Lack of toilet paper dispenser in one of the restrooms. [Corrective Action] Install a toilet paper dispenser.
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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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Perishable foods in the 3 door open top prep cooler were measured at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Maintain perishable foods below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
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.
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Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Dust accumulation on the glass ball lighting in the dining room. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain 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.
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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed rusted metal shelf with wooden shelving in the walk-in cooler. [Corrective Action] Discontinue using the rusted metal shelf with wooden shelving. Use NSF/ANSI approved shelving. Observed wooden 4x4s used to stack between metal containers in the walk-in freezer. [Corrective Action] Discontinue using 4x4s to stack in between metal containers. Additional shelving may need to be installed in the walk-in freezer.
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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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
1. Manager's Foods Safety Certificate was not available for review. [Corrective Action] Ensure manager's FSC is always available for review. 2. Employee's Food Handler's Cards were not available fore review. [Corrective Action] Ensure employee's Food Handler's Cards are always available for review.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 1, 2026 · Original Source