Routine Inspection
Jul 1, 2025
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Observed ice scoop stored directly in contact with ice in the ice machine. [CA] Ensure ice scoop in the ice machine is stored with the handle facing away from the ice to prevent possible contamination.
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 contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
At the ice machine, on the inner panel, observed mold-like growth. [CA] Ensure inner panel of the ice machine is frequently cleaned and sanitized to prevent possible contamination of food (ice).
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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Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
At the front counter, observed employee clean hands at the handwash station using hand soap and dry using a cloth towel/wiping cloth. [CA] Hands shall be properly washed at handwash stations using warm water, hand soap, and paper towels. [COS] Operator rewashed hands using hand soap and 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.
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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Employee food handler cards unavailable for review. [CA] All employees that handle food shall obtain valid food handler cards. Provide copies of food handler cards on-site for review.
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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.
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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
At the sushi prep area, observed shrimp tempura, sushi rice, and prepared California rolls stored without time markings/time logging. Per operator, shrimp tempura was prepared 15 minutes prior, sushi rice prepared 2 hours prior, and California roll prepared 30 minutes prior. [CA] When potentially hazardous foods are maintained by time, rather than time and temperature, PHFs shall be time labeled when removed from temperature control and served within 4 hours or discard. [COS] Operator time logged shrimp tempura, sushi rice, and California rolls.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Observed packaged food items stored in the unapproved attic storage. [CA] Ensure food is stored in approved food prep areas.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 1, 2025 · Original Source