Routine Inspection
Mar 27, 2025
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Staff were observed drying dishes with a cloth rag. [CA] Equipment and utensils must be air dried or properly stored to facilitate drying after sanitizing. [COS] Staff resanitized the dishes and placed them to air dry.
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 wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Facility lacks a food safety certificate upon request. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.
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 wording
Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Inspector’s notes
The espresso machine in the front prep area is draining to a plastic bucket. [CA] Liquid waste shall be disposed of through the approved plumbing system and shall discharge into the public sewerage or into an approved private sewage disposal system.
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
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Two hatched oothecas were observed in the mop sink. No other evidence of cockroaches observed. Facility is receiving regular pest control services. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches and evidence of cockroaches.
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
Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
Inspector’s notes
Ice in the ice machine was found to be in direct contact with build up along the back interior wall. [CA] Food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health and shall be discarded immediately. [COS] Ice was discarded.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
The restroom and hand wash station in the kitchen prep area lack soap in the wall mounted dispenser. A pump bottle of soap was available at each hand wash station. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times.
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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 27, 2025 · Original Source