Routine Inspection
Aug 13, 2025
8 recorded violations
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Found a few flies near the cooks line. Observed front door opened during inspection. [CA] Each food facility shall be free of pest such as flies. Provide approved pest control services.
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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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Found several meat kabobs stored in 2 door upright/walk-in-cooler near customer areas. Observed food not fully protected. Bottled beverages are available to the left of kabobs in self-service area. [CA] Food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging, counter, service line, or sneeze guards that intercept a direct line between the consumer's mouth and the food being displayed, containers with tight-fitting securely attached lids, display cases, mechanical dispensers, or other effective means.
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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
Found single use containers being reused for the storage of other food items. [CA] Single use food container (e.g. soy sauce container, milk carton, apple juice container, can food, wine bottle) shall not be reused to store 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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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
1. Lacking soap at the ONLY hand wash station in warewash area. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. [COS] Operator directed to restock. 2. Found ONLY hand wash station at cooks line blocked by a big strainer. [CA] Ensure hand wash station is accessible at all times. [COS] Operator directed to relocate strainer.
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.
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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Found a crate used to elevate food items off the floor in the walk-in-cooler. [CA] Discontinue using crates, use approved shelvings.
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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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
1. Measured container of falafel holding at 47F in 1 door reach in. 2. Measured the following PHFs holding between 45F - 48F in 2 door upright/walk-in-cooler: chicken kabob, ground beef kabob and chicken with vegetables kabob. Per operator, PHFs placed in unit for less than 4 hours. [CA] Maintain all PHFs cold held at or below 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.
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Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Found boxes of food stored on floor in walk-in-cooler. [CA] Food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off floor.
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
Found toilet tissue stored outside of mounted dispenser in restroom. [CA] Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet.
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, Aug 13, 2025 · Original Source