Routine Inspection
Sep 8, 2026
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Thermometers provided, accurate
Inspector’s notes
Facility lacks metal probe thermometer. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.
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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 storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Observed box of potatoes stored directly on the floor of the food preparation area. [CA] Food shall be stored six inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Observed scoops with handles stored inside bulk ingredient bins. Handles are stored in direct contact with food. [CA] Scoops with handles shall be stored in such a way to prevent direct hand contamination of food.
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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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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
Observed storage of domestic pesticide (cockroach killer) inside the food preparation area. [CA] Discontinue use of domestic pesticides. Only those insecticides, rodenticides, and other pesticides that are necessary and specifically approved for use in a food facility may be used.
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Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
1) Observed storage of potatoes inside the wash compartment of the 3-compartment sink. [CA] The warewashing sink shall be designated for warewashing only. 2) Facility lacks test strips 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.
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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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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed accumulation of food debris and grime underneath the cook line. [CA] Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be routinely cleaned and sanitized.
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, Sep 8, 2026 · Original Source