Routine Inspection
Jan 28, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Observed the use of an unapproved, domestic chest freezer in the back area. [CA] All 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.
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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Facility lacks testing materials for sanitizer of choice (chlorine). [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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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
At the handwash station in the front cook line, observed the soap dispenser is partially blocked by the countertop warmer. [CA] Handwash station shall be fully stocked and accessible at all times. Nearby handwash station is available for use in the back kitchen area.
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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Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Inspector’s notes
Observed frozen beef thawing at ambient temperature on the preparation counter. [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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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Measured ranch dressing on the preparation counter at 68F. Per PIC, ranch dressing was taken out of the upright cooler less than 1 hour ago. PIC stated that ranch dressing is routinely changed out. [CA] Potentially Hazardous Foods shall be kept at 41F or below or 135F or above. [SA] Ranch dressing was relocated back into the upright refrigeration unit for rapid cooling. Recommend to keep ranch dressing in the cooler or in an ice bath.
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, Jan 28, 2026 · Original Source