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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Routine Inspection
Apr 16, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
There is dust and food debris buildup observed on the wall underneath/behind the 3 compartment sink, and on the wall behind the oven.
[CA] Walls in food preparation area shall be kept 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.
Wire shelving has an accumulation of dust.
[CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 16, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Jul 15, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 15, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jul 9, 2025
Conditional Pass
13 recorded violations
minorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
1. Large bulk bin of white substance is not labeled or otherwise identified.
2. Various food items in the consumer self service area are not labeled with their common name.
[CA] Food shall be labeled if it is not easily identifiable.
Food related equipment (paper bags) was found stored outside.
[CA] Food or food related equipment shall be stored in an approved fully enclosed food facility.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Both handwash facilities in the kitchen area lacked paper towels.
[CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels.
[COS] PIC restocked paper towels dispensers.
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Minor violation: 1. Handwash sink in the front of the kitchen area and handwash sink in the bathroom lacked soap in wall-mounted dispensers. Soap available in pump bottles for both locations.
[CA] Handwashing cleanser shall be provided in wall mounted dispensers.
2. Second Repeat Violation: Hand sink in the back of the kitchen area was completely obstructed with a metal pan placed directly on top of it.
[CA] Hand sinks shall remain unobstructed at all times that the facility is in operation.
[COS] Obstruction removed by PIC.
Note: Additional, unobstructed hand sink nearby.
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.
Facility offers various types of cream cheeses and bagels that are packaged in the facility and placed for sale in self service refrigerators. The cream cheeses are missing the quantity of contents on the labels.
[CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following:
1) common name of the food,
2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight,
3) quantity of contents,
4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Both front doors and side door observed to left open.
[CA] Doors shall remain closed to prevent the entrance of vermin.
Multiple personal items stored around/above food prep areas (phone, lotion, etc.)
[CA] Personal items shall be stored away from food prep or food storage areas.
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.
Repeat Violation: Food/grease buildup observed on the wall underneath/behind the 3 compartment sink, and on the wall behind the oven.
[CA] Walls in food preparation area shall be kept 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.
Self-closing mechanism on bathroom door is non-functional.
[CA] Repair or replace self-closing mechanism.
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.
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
Facility is using TPHC for various items (cheese croissant, hot-dog roll, pesto bread, etc.) but items are not labeled, and TPHC procedures are not available for review. Per the staff, PHF was made an hour ago.
[CA] Provide written procedures and time marking for PHFs utilizing time as a public health control (TPHC).
When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review.
[COS] PHFs marked for discard after 4 hours of initial cooking/reheating.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Multiple bottles of sauce observed to be stored on the floor in the kitchen area.
[CA] Food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off the floor.
Raw bacon found stored above bagel dough.
[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.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Second Repeat Violation: The Environmental Health Permit is not posted within public view.
[CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility. Failure to comply may result in further enforcement actions from this department including, but not limited to, additional inspections and any fees associated with additional inspections.
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.
1. Second Repeat Violation: Creamer, which measured 58F, and half-and-half, which measured 57F, observed to be left out on the counter in the customer service area.
2. In the self service area cream cheeses and milk measured above 41F. Per operator they have been in the cooler for over 24 hours.
[CA] PHF shall be held at or below 41F.
[SA] 1. PIC elected to use TPHC and will discard PHFs after 4 hours of initially leaving temperature control.
[COS] 2. PHFs were discarded. See VC&D report.
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Minor violation: Sliced tomatoes measured 43F, and sliced ham measured 45F, in upper prep inserts in the prep unit next to the side door.
[CA] PHF shall be held at or below 41F.
[COS] PHF in the upper prep inserts were moved to the lower part of the prep unit.
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.
Multiple soiled wiping cloths observed out on counters.
[CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium). Single use wiping cloths shall be discarded after becoming soiled.
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.
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Repeat Violation: Two non-ANSI approved microwaves observed in use at the front kitchen area.
[CA] All utensils and equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation).
Repeat Violation: Ice machine is non-functional. Facility buys bagged ice and places ice into machine for storage.
[CA] Repair, replace, or remove ice machine. Remove the ice maker unit from the bin.
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.
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
One employee had an expired food handler card.
[CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 9, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Dec 13, 2024
Pass
8 recorded violations
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
REPEAT VIOLATION: Facility is using old milk gallon containers to store pooled eggs.
[CA] Single use food container (e.g. soy sauce container, milk carton, apple juice container, can food, wine bottle) shall not be reused to store food. Use approved equipment only. Failure to comply may result in further enforcement actions from this department including, but not limited to, additional inspections and any fees associated with additional inspections.
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.
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
1. In the back of house area, near the mop sink and microwaves, the ice machine is in disrepair and not working. Per staff they buy ice and use the machine to as an ice bin.
[CA] Ensure to maintain all equipment clean and in good repair. Repair, replace, service, or remove the ice machine.
2. The microwaves in the back of house area are not ANSI certified.
[CA] New and/or replacement food equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation).
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.
REPEAT VIOLATION: The hand sink near the cooking area is blocked off by a piece of cardboard and drain rack near the water boiler.
Note: There is a fully stocked and functional hand sink near the entrance of the cooking area.
[CA] All hand wash stations shall be fully stocked, easily accessible, and operable. Failure to comply may result in further enforcement actions from this department including, but not limited to, additional inspections and any fees associated with additional inspections.
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.
REPEAT VIOLATION: The Environmental Health Permit is not posted within public view.
[CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility. Failure to comply may result in further enforcement actions from this department including, but not limited to, additional inspections and any fees associated with additional inspections.
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.
Major Violations:
1. In the kitchen area, left at ambient temperatures, raw shelled eggs were measured at 60 at around 11:00 am. Per PIC, they bought the eggs from restaurant depot today around 6 am.
2. REPEAT VIOLATION: Milk in the container by the self service area was measured at 55. Per staff they dont remember when they placed the milk out.
[CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Failure to comply may result in further enforcement actions from this department including, but not limited to, additional inspections and any fees associated with additional inspections.
[COS] Both items were discarded. See VC&D report.
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.
Facility offers various types of cream cheeses that are packaged in the facility and placed for sale in self service refrigerators. The cream cheeses are missing the quantity of contents on the labels.
[CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following:
1) common name of the food,
2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight,
3) quantity of contents,
4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
Staff were observed moving a box of raw shelled eggs from the floor of the kitchen area to the outdoor patio. Per staff they were placing them outside as they had no room inside.
[CA] Food or food related equipment shall be stored in an approved fully enclosed food facility.
[COS] Food items were moved inside. Eggs were discarded due to temperature violations. See K07 for more details.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Floors and walls of the facility have an accumulation of food debris and are dirty under and behind cooking equipment
[CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean and in good repair.
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.