Routine Inspection
Jan 13, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Manager's Food Safety Certificate observed expired. [Corrective Action] Provide the current and valid Food Safety Certificate.
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.
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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
1. Lid of bulk food container observed cracked. [Corrective Action] Replace the lid.
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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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
1. Container of pork cheeks stored near the handwash sink below the paper towel dispenser in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Do not store any foods near the handwash sink to prevent contamination. 2. Containers of sauce observed stored on the ice in the ice machine. [Corrective Action] Do not store anything on the consumable ice.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Dead cockroaches observed on the monitoring traps near the water heater. [Corrective Action] Replace monitoring traps. Clean and sanitize areas of dead cockroaches.
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.
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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
REPEAT VIOLATION. Lack of paper towels in the paper towel dispenser at the handwash sink in the kitchen and service area. Loose paper towels were observed nearby. [Corrective Action] Maintain paper towels inside the paper towel dispenser.
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
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
Food items in the infrared warmer were not monitored by log or written time. Per PIC, the fried fish was cooked and placed on the warmer an hour ago. [Corrective Action] Ensure Potentially Hazardous Foods not maintained at proper temperature and properly maintained using written discard time or logged.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector’s notes
Toilet paper observed stored outside of the toilet paper dispenser. [Corrective Action] Store the toilet paper inside the toilet paper dispenser.
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, Jan 13, 2026 · Original Source