Routine Inspection
Mar 30, 2026
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Front and back door left open. [CA] Keep doors closed at all times to prevent entrance of leaves, debris, flies, other vermin etc. Recommend to install a screen door in the back if approved by fire dept and city of palo alto. REPEAT VIOLATION.
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
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Hand sink in the front was blocked with brooms/dust pan. Lack of paper towels at back hand sink. [CA] Keep hand sink unobstructed at all times, relocate brooms near mop sink. Keep dispensers stocked at all times. [COS]
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
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed 2 house flies in facility. [CA] Eliminate the 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
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed shelving between the prep unit and oven in the front area with build up of food debris. [CA] Clean/sanitize this area.
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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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
The middle door of the 3 door unit in the back is unable to fully self close. The door hinge appears to be inoperable. [CA] Keep in good repair, recommend to tighten the door hinge.
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
Thermometers provided, accurate
Inspector’s notes
Lack of thermometer at sandwich prep unit and 1 door cheese unit in the back. [CA] Provide thermometers.
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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 30, 2026 · Original Source