Routine Inspection
Feb 19, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Measured the maximum water temperature at the three compartment sink and preparation sink at 117F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.
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 problemsOfficial wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Observed an uncovered employee beverage stored on the food storage rack above pre-packaged foods adjacent to the front handwashing sink. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.
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
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed and accumulation of syrups/grime on the floor below the beverage station [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept 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 wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Measured containers of the following foods at their respective temperatures: - Sliced tomatoes between 42F - 45F at the main sandwich preparation cooler - Sliced cheeses at 48F at the top portions of a container; sliced cheese in lower portions of the container measured 41F and below The person in charge stated the above items were placed in the units less than 1 hour prior. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F while cold holding. [COS] The tomatoes and cheeses measuring above 41F were relocated to a cooler to cool to 41F.
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, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Observed knives at the preparation coolers wedged between cooler inserts. [CA] Store knives in a sanitary manner to prevent cross contamination.
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
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple live fruit flies at the janitorial and warewashing areas. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.
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
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Observed the waste water pipe outlet for the beverage machine to sit below the rim of the floor sink. [CA] Provide an adequate airgap of a minimum of 1 inch above the rim of the floor sink.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source