Routine Inspection
Aug 18, 2026
11 recorded violations
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Fruits flies at the food prep table and three-compartment sink. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.
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
Raw chicken was stored above carton of mushroom. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from possible contamination by storing raw chicken at the bottom shelve and ready to eat food on top shelve.
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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: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
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Dust debris behind the pizza oven. [CA] Clean dust debris to prevent cross contamination. Three compartment sink one side has containers drying and other side has chemical storage. [CA] Three compartment sink left side board shall be used to store dirty container and the right side shall be used for drying utensils and containers.
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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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Signs posted; last inspection report available
Inspector’s notes
Health permit was not posted. Permit was posted inside the office. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility. Posted in a public view.
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.
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Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
New employee took gloves off for using phone and then put gloves on and started preparing Pizza. [CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required before changing gloves. Gloves shall be properly used and changed when required. [SA] Employee was told to wash hands and change gloves.
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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Food storage: food storage containers identified
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Bag of flour was left on floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
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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
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Toilet tissues were outside the installed dispenser. [CA] Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet.
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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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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
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Mop was left on floor and rack was not available for hanging mop. [CA] Mop rack or other devices not made available to hang and store cleaning tools. Walk in cooler has personal food such as raw chicken and apples. [CA] Personal food shall kept separate from the restaurant food by keeping it is a container with labels {personal food).
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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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Lack test strips to measure sanitizer level. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
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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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Food safety certification. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.
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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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Thermometers provided, accurate
Inspector’s notes
Lack thermometer. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 18, 2026 · Original Source