Routine Inspection
Oct 3, 2025
5 recorded violations
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Handwash sink located near the front counter was partially obstructed by trash bin stored in front of the sink. [CA] All handwash sinks shall be kept unobstructed and readily accessible for employees to properly wash their hands when required. [COS] Trash bin was relocated.
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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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Black mold-like substance observed on the inside panels of the ice machine. [CA] Frequently clean and sanitize the inside of the ice machine
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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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
Multiple spray bottles in the facility are not labeled. [CA] Spray bottles used in a food facility shall be labeled to identify it's contents.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
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Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Wiping towels were observed used, reused, and stored on prep counter. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).
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 storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Boxes of food and beverages are stored on the floor and under shelving inside the walk-in cooler. [CA] Food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off floor to protect food from contamination, and to ensure adequate space under shelving for ease of frequently cleaning.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 3, 2025 · Original Source