Routine Inspection
Mar 11, 2026
4 recorded violations
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Chlorine testing strips are not available. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
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
PHFs measured between 44F and 46F held inside the prep unit for approximately 2 hours : cream cheese, potato salad, hummus, tuna salad. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Ambient temperature inside the prep refrigerator measured at 45F. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Bag of creamer stored directly on the floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
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, Mar 11, 2026 · Original Source