Routine Inspection
Jun 23, 2026
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Empty soap dispenser and pump soap in use. [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.
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Proper cooling methods
Inspector’s notes
Deep buckets in use to cool sauce was measured 45F. It has been cooling since yesterday. [CA] Properly cool PHF's using shallow containers, using no more than 2 inches for solid foods and no more than 3 inches for liquids. Follow the following guidelines for cooling process: 1. Cool foods using approved containers which facilitate heat transfer, such as metal. 2. When cooling PHF's, food may be left uncovered or loosely covered to allow rapid cooling. 3. When cooling PHF's, stir frequently to facilitate rapid cooling.
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.
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Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Working containers lack common name. [CA] Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food if not easily recognizable.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Inspector’s notes
Chicken was left at room temp for thawing. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.
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.
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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing sink in the dishwasher area has a leaking faucet. [CA] Repair / fix leaking faucet.
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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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Lack sneeze guard for the condiments. [CA] Food on display shall be protected from cross-contamination, by the use of an approved sneeze guard that intercept a direct line between the consumer's mouth and the food being displayed.
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, Jun 23, 2026 · Original Source