Routine Inspection
Dec 29, 2025
12 recorded violations
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
FOUND 2 NON WORKING LIGHTS AT THE LARGE HOOD. [CA] PROVIDE WORKING LIGHTS.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A BACKPACK ON THE SHELF NEXT TO CLEAN UNIFORMS. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.
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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
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
REPEAT VIOLATION MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS. [CA] FOOD FACILITIES THAT PREPARE, HANDLE, OR SERVE NON-PREPACKAGED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SHALL HAVE A VALID FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER’S CARDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. [CA] ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CARD AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON FILE IN FACILITY FOR REVIEW BY SPECIALIST.
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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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A LARGE BOX WITH LAMB STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. NOTE: THE FOOD EMPLOYEE IS WORKING ON THIS ITEM; REMOVING THE FAT.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A LEAK AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE HOT WATER IS NOT DISPENSING FROM THE FAUCET. [CA] REPAIR THE LEAK AND ENSURE THAT HOT WATER AT 100F MINIMUM IS RESTORED.
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.
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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A CLOTH COVERING THE LETTUCE IN THE REFRIGERATOR. [CA] USE APPROVED FOOD COVERINGS LIKE SERAN WRAP, ALUMINUM FOIL OF AN APPROVED COVER.
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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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE ICE SCOOP HANDLE TOUCHING THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE CHEST IN THE WAITING SERVICE AREA. [CA] THE HANDLE SHALL NOT TOUCH CONSUMABLE ICE.
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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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Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
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FOUND A WIPING CLOTH IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.
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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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
FOUND SOME UNUSED PLATES ACCUMULATING DUST ON A SHELF IN THE BACK OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. [CA] ENSURE ALL THE EQUIPMENT IN THE PREMISES ARE MAINTAINED CLEAN.
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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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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
FOUND CLEANING SUPPLIES STORED ABOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND WRAP FILM ON A SHELF NEAR THE MOP SINK. [CA] KEEP CLEANING SUPPLIES BELOW AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.
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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.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
FOUND RAW CHICKEN AND BEEF KABABS STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOOD IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] STORE RAW FOOD OF ANIMAL ORIGIN BELOW COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE FIRST HAND WASH SINK NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WITH SOME CONTAINER LIDS INSIDE THE HAND WASH SINK. FOUND SOME LARGE TRAYS WITH GLASSES BLOCKING THE SECOND HAND WASH SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. [CA] KEEP THE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. COS MISSING PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE BAR. [CA] PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS.
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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 29, 2025 · Original Source