Routine Inspection
Oct 28, 2025
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
In the ice machine, observed rust forming around the screws for the interior panel. [CA] Ensure an approved type of screw is installed for the interior panel that does not easily rust. Clean and sanitize ice machine and interior panel to prevent possible contamination of food (ice). In the bar area, at the soda gun/soda dispensers, observed accumulation of debris on and in the nozzle. [CA] Ensure soda gun/soda dispensers are frequently cleaned and sanitized to prevent contamination of food.
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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Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Inspector’s notes
In the kitchen area, observed floor sink for the ice machine is slow draining. In the bar area, below the 3 compartment sink and ice storage sink, observed floor sinks are slow draining. In the women's restroom, observed three toilets are clogged, and a single toilet that is slow draining/flushing. [CA] Ensure all floor sinks are able to fully drain and dispose of wastewater. Ensure toilets in the women's restroom are repaired/unclogged, and able to properly dispose of waste/wastewater. Any overflow or sewage backup may result in closure of the facility.
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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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
In the kitchen area, in the 2 door reach in refrigerator/freezer, observed employee food storage amongst food used for consumer service. [CA] Ensure all employee food is stored separately on a separated and labeled shelf, or in a labeled container/area to prevent possible cross contamination.
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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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
At the bar, observed multiple fruit flies in the area. [CA] Ensure facility is kept free of fruit flies to prevent possible contamination of food.
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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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
At the front service area, around the handwash station, observed the use of a shelving liner to cover and line the table. In the kitchen area, observed the use of a wooden table by the 3 compartment sink. In the kitchen area, by the water heater, observed the use of plywood for a wall cover. [CA] Ensure only approved, smooth, durable, and easily cleanable material is used within the facility. Tables used within the facility shall be installed with an approved surface that is smooth, durable, and easily cleanable such as stainless steel. Any materials installed to walls shall be properly finished and sealed to prevent possible harborage of vermin.
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
Food safety manager's certificate was unavailable upon request. [CA] Ensure at least one valid food safety manager's certificate is obtained and available for review. All other employees that handle food shall obtain food handler cards.
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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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
1. In the kitchen area, by the water heater, observed cracks and crevices around sockets and unfinished walls. 2. In the kitchen area, below the 3 compartment sink, observed mold accumulation on walls/panels. 3. In the kitchen area, to the right of the 3 compartment sink, in the corner, observed a large crevice between walls. 4. In the dry storage room, observed peeling FRP panels creating crevices. 5. In the walk-in refrigerator, underneath shelving, observed old fruit and broken glass on the floor. 6. In the bar area, observed cracks and crevices around installed wall paneling. [CA] Ensure facility floors and walls are frequently cleaned and maintained to prevent harborage of vermin. Seal all cracks and crevices to prevent harborage of vermin.
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, Oct 28, 2025 · Original Source