Routine Inspection
May 7, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Observed the use of plastic to- go bags to directly store food within the upright refrigerator and the use of non-good grade containers to store produce within the walk in refrigerator. [CA] Store open foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids or food grade bags.
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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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector’s notes
The restroom door self closing device is non-functional. [CA] Repair restroom door self closing device. Toilet rooms shall be separated by well-fitted, self-closing doors that prevent the passage of flies, dust, or odors.
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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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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Lack of a splash guard between the food preparation sink and the 3 compartment warewashing sink. [CA] A minimum 6" high metal splash guard spanning the full length of the drainboard shall be installed if the food preparation sink is installed less than 24" away from the warewash drainboard. Raw eggs stored above RTE vegetables within the walk in refrigerator. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Measured PHFs within the cook line open top prep fridge at 45 F to 48 F. Ambient temperature of the unit measured at 45 F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Unit thermostat decreased. Ambient temperature remeasured at 40 F.
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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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
A leak from the kitchen entrance hand wash sink. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 7, 2026 · Original Source