Routine Inspection
May 5, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Lack of soap and single-use paper towels in dispenser for handwash sink located behind the front counter. [CA] Ensure that all handwash sinks are able to provide warm water, soap, and single-use paper towels to allow employees to easily wash their hands when required. [COS] Employee refilled both dispensers.
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Cover is missing from light fixtures located above food storage areas. [CA] [CA] Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is unpackaged foods, clean equipment, utensils, linens, or unwrapped single use articles.
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 issuesOfficial wording
Permits available
Inspector’s notes
Facility is operating without a valid permit as permit has expired on 3/31/26. [CA] A food facility shall not operate without a valid Health Permit. A 48 hour notice is issued. See comments section below.
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 issuesOfficial wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
One dead American cockroach observed inside the floor sink located near the mop sink. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of vermin and vermin debris. Did not observed additional vermin activity elsewhere in the facility.
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 wording
Plan review
Inspector’s notes
Waffle makers have been added without approval prior submittal and approval from this department's plan check. Facility also does not have a ventilation hood for cooking equipment. [CA] The addition of cooking equipment shall be submitted to this department's plan check for review and approval prior to installation and use. Due to lack of ventilation hood, facility will also need a hood exemption from an engineer as part of the plan check submittal. Operator states that they will discontinue use of the waffle maker and remove it from the facility.
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, May 5, 2026 · Original Source