Routine Inspection
Dec 15, 2025
5 recorded violations
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Several wet/use wiping cloths found stored on food preparation tables. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).
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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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Raw food of animal origin stored above ready to eat food in 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
Various PHF held in drawer refrigerator measured >41F,<2hrs. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Power restored to drawer refrigerator
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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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Ambient temperature of drawer refrigerator measured 60F . [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. [COS] power restored to drawer refrigerator.
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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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Water bottle stored in hand wash sink basin at bar. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times.
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 15, 2025 · Original Source