Routine Inspection
Jul 8, 2025
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
At the front counter, in the ice machine, observed accumulation of mold-like debris on the interior panel. [CA] Ensure interior 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple fruit flies within the front service and kitchen area. [CA] Ensure facility is kept free of fruit flies to prevent possible contamination.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Employee food handler card was unavailable for review. [CA] Ensure all employees that handle food obtain food handler cards and copies are kept on-site for review.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
In the kitchen area, observed open food grade containers of dry food, open packages of shortening, and open containers of chocolate. [CA] Ensure all open containers of dry food are transferred to food grade containers and covered with a fitted lid. Keep containers of food covered to prevent possible contamination.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed flour and food debris on the floor around the cookline, and in the dry food storage area. [CA] Ensure facility floors are frequently cleaned and maintained to prevent possible harborage of vermin. In the upstairs storage attic, observed open cracks and crevices around installed plumbing and wiring. [CA] Ensure all cracks and crevices are sealed to prevent an entrance for and possible harborage of vermin.
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 wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
In the kitchen area, at the handwash station, observed a lack of paper towels in the paper towel dispenser. Observed kitchen was not in use during time of inspection. Observed handwash station at the front counter is stocked with hand soap and paper towels. [CA] Ensure handwash station is stocked with hand soap and paper towels in their respective dispensers to allow for proper handwashing.
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, Jul 8, 2025 · Original Source