Follow-Up Inspection
Mar 5, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 5, 2026 · Original Source
Pass
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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspectionsFollow-Up Inspection
Mar 4, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
1 recorded violation
criticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed Vermin in the following areas: - 1 live, fully lucid cockroach under aluminum foil at the cook-line - several cockroach eggs (oothecas) on top of aluminum foil at the cook-line - Dead cockroaches on the lower portions of the prep tables across from the cook-line, and on the floor throughout the kitchen - Numerous rodent droppings observed on the floor in the dry storage room 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: A. Sircar. 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Xian Ming Huang, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 4, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Mar 2, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
3 recorded violations
criticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed cockroaches in the following areas: - Approximately 10 cockroaches on a large sticky trap on the floor under the cooking equipment under the hood, one of which was alive. Note: operator stated the sticky trap had been placed there about 2 days prior. - One dead cockroach on the lowest shelf of the condiments/seasoning cart in the cooking area, next to clean plates and food containers. - Approximately 7-10 dead cockroaches on the floor under the prep tables next to the prep unit - Approximately 3 dead cockroaches on the floor under the dry storage areas. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: C. Hee 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Dan, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Observed a pipe was leaking at the walk-in refrigerator, and a plastic bucket was placed to catch the water. [CA] Repair plumbing and maintain in good condition.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemscriticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Measured chili oil in a lidded pot in the prep area and at customer tables to be 70F. PIC stated chili oil was made/cooked in-house less than 4 hours ago. [CA] Keep potentially hazardous foods at 41F and below or 135F and above. Alternatively, use Time as a Public Health Control and time-mark food to be discarded within 4 hours. [COS] Chili oil was immediately moved to the walk-in refrigerator.
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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 2, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Nov 6, 2024
Pass
7 recorded violations
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Observed soiled cardboard and aluminum foil were used to line shelves/surfaces. [CA] Discard cardboard and aluminum foil. All surfaces must be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
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 issuesminorCode K38Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Observed accumulation of grease under the type-I hood. [CA] Keep hood clean.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode K26Food temperature
Official wording
Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Inspector’s notes
In the back area: observed raw meat thawing at ambient room temperature. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall be thawed using one of the following methods: 1) Under refrigeration 2) Completely submerged under cold running water of sufficient velocity to flush loose particles 3) In a microwave oven 4) During the 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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Employee food handler cards were expired. [CA] Obtain valid 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed accumulation of food debris on floors inside walk-in refrigerator, especially along walls. [CA] Keep floors 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Inside the walk-in refrigerator: observed raw meat stored directly above bowls uncovered raw vegetables. [CA] Store raw meats away from and below ready-to-eat foods to prevent cross-contamination.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed accumulation of food debris on surfaces, especially cooking equipment, fryer, and dry storage shelves. Observed heavy accumulation of dust on the fan cover inside the walk-in refrigerator. [CA] Keep surfaces 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 6, 2024 · Original Source