Follow-Up Inspection
Jun 23, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 23, 2026 · Original Source
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4 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Jun 10, 2026
Conditional Pass
16 recorded violations
criticalCode K05Handwashing
Official wording
Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
*MULTIPLE REPEAT VIOLATION* Employee observed handling raw beef, then proceeded to place a gloved hand on scallions maintained in the right-side compartment of the two compartment preparation sink near the entrance of the kitchen. Employee observed collecting soiled dishes from customers, proceeded to drizzle oyster sauce on cooked chinese broccoli, then picked up the plate and attempted to serve customers without washing their hands. [CA] Employees shall wash their hands in all of the following scenarios: (1) Immediately before engaging in food preparation, including working with nonprepackaged food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-use food containers and utensils. (2) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms. (3) After using the toilet room. (4) After caring for or handling any animal allowed in a food facility pursuant to this part. (5) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking. (6) After handling soiled equipment or utensils. (7) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross-contamination when changing tasks. (8) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food. (9) Before initially donning gloves for working with food. (10) Before dispensing or serving food or handling clean tableware and serving utensils in the food service area. (11) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. [COS] Scallions were voluntarily discarded. Employees changed gloves and properly washed their hands.
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 problemscriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
*MULTIPLE REPEAT VIOLATION* Only hand sink at the bar area lacked paper towels. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels. [COS] Paper towels restocked.
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 problemscriticalCode K13Contamination
Official wording
Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
Inspector’s notes
*REPEAT VIOLATION* At the side preparation area near the dry storage shelving and adjacent to the two compartment preparation sink, observed a large stock pot filled with water and 11 raw pork shin + foot/hoof maintained directly on the basin of the mop sink. Pork shin measured 62F. Observed dirty, green garden-style hose extending into the stock pot, in direct contact with the pork shin. Facility has modified the hose with an approximately 1 foot metal pipe attached to the end, which per staff, make it easier to aim/place into containers of meat to thaw. Staff could not recall the last time the hose was washed/sanitized. Per the PIC, he is aware that this practice is not allowed. [CA] Food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health and shall be discarded immediately. Remove the hose modification. Hose shall not be used to thaw meat, and shall not be placed in direct contact with meat or water that contacts food intended for consumption. [COS] 11 raw pork shins were voluntarily discarded due to adulteration via contact with soiled hose.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode K16Other
Official wording
Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display
Inspector’s notes
*REPEAT VIOLATION* 1. Shellstock tags for geoduck provided in a metal insert mixed up while not maintained in chronological order. [CA] The identity of the source of shellstock that are sold or served shall be maintained for 90 calendar days from the dates of harvest by using an approved recordkeeping system that keeps the tags or labels in chronological order correlated to the date or dates the shellstock are sold or served. 2. Per facility's submitted HACCP plan (and per California Retail Food Code), geoduck are to maintained at 45F or below in shellfish display tanks. Water and geoduck stored in tank measured at 48F. Facility is in direct violation of submitted HACCP. [CA] Maintain geoduck in display tank at 45F or below. See K07M.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Middle two-door under-counter cooler at the dim sum cook-line observed inoperable. Ambient of the unit measured 73F. Unit was in active use to store potentially hazardous foods. [CA] Refrigeration shall be capable of maintaining potentially hazardous foods at 41F or below.
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 issuesminorCode K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Raw shell eggs observed stored over vegetables in the walk-in cooler nearest the entrance of the kitchen. Raw beef observed stored directly over broccoli in the center island prep cooler. Observed raw fish being prepared in the left compartment, and scallions being prepared in the right compartment of the two-compartment preparation sink near the entrance to the kitchen. Maintenance tech observed welding at a stove near the duck preparation station. Sparks observed flying close to cart of ducks hanging on hooks nearby. [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.
More about other findingminorCode K04Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use
Inspector’s notes
Employee observed eating lunch in the kitchen area. [CA] No employee shall eat in the food prep, food contact storage, or food storage areas, use designated area. Employee may drink from containers with tight fitting lids and straws to prevent contamination.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesminorCode K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
At the main kitchen area, knife observed stored wedged in the crack between a prep cooler and a prep table. Crevice observed to have old, accumulated food buildup. At the bar area, observed three cutting boards stored in the crack between two units, on a shelf that was visibly dusty/dirty. At the cook-line, observed three woks stored directly on the floor underneath. [CA} Equipment contacting food shall be stored in a sanitary location.
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 issuesminorCode K38Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Heavy accumulation of grease on the ventilation hood screens above the cook-line. One of the hood filters observed missing in the ventilation hood above the fryer station at the left-side cook-line. [CA] Replace hood filter and maintain clean and in good repair to allow for the adequate ventilation of heat/grease.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Employee personal food stored above ready-to-eat foods intended for customer consumption in the middle preparation cooler at the main kitchen area. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.
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 insectsminorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Packages and boxes of meat stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Metal inserts of vegetables stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler nearest the entrance to the kitchen. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode K08Other
Official wording
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
*MULTIPLE REPEAT VIOLATION* At the duck preparation area, peking style ducks and racks of roast pork hanging on hooks at two separate stations subjected to time as a public health control were not time labeled. Per staff, items had been roasted less than 2 hours prior. After prompting to label items, items were properly labeled. Employee was then observed taking a new batch of freshly cooked roast duck out of the duck oven, and then time labeled it for start time of 11:30AM. Current time of inspection was 12:42AM. At the side of the center island preparation area in the kitchen, numerous noodles subjected to time as a public health control while maintained in 9 plastic tubs on metal shelving were not time labeled. Per staff, items had been taken out of refrigeration less than 2 hours prior. At the end of lunch service, observed employees wheeling a cart of 12 cooked peking ducks hanging on hooks while subjected to time as a public health control into the walk-in cooler near the dishwashing area. At the end of lunch service, at 3:00PM, a bag of noodles subjected to time as a public health control were not discarded, per TPHC requirements. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. [COS] Items subjected to time as a public health control were properly time marked. Instructed employees to discard peking ducks subjected to time as a public health control. Instructed employees to discard noodles.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
*MULTIPLE REPEAT VIOLATION* At the dim sum area of the cook-line, numerous stacks of cooked, ready-to-eat dim sum observed maintained out of temperature control measured between 70F and 131F including colored beef and pork dumplings, rolled beef tripe, steamed chicken feet, abalone shiu mai, daikon cake, crispy taro puffs, steam buns, and shrimp dumplings. Per staff, items had been cooked between 10 minutes and 1.75 hours prior. At the cook-line, at three separate stations, pork soup base measured between 118F and 133F while maintained in three separate pots at the three stations. Per staff, pork soup had been taken off the stove approximately 1 hour prior. On the floor at the cook-line, a stock pot of congee measured 103F. Per staff, congee had been cooked less than 1.5 hours prior. On two rolling carts near the dim sum area of the cook-line, 8 bowls of fish soup measured 73F, cooked tripe measured 76F, cooked beef measured 78F, and sliced duck measured 81F. Per staff, items had been prepared between 1 hour and 1.5 hours prior. At the cook-line, on prep tables at the three stations, pooled eggs measured 54F in an improper ice bath, cooked onion oil measured 84F, and two containers of scallop sauce measured 63F. Per staff, items had been taken out of refrigeration approximately 1.5 hours prior at the start of lunch service. At the raw meat/vegetable preparation area near the two sets of preparation sinks at the entrance to the kitchen, raw beef measured 49F maintained in a bowl, crab measured 86F, and raw chicken measured 59F. Per staff, items had been prepared or taken out of refrigeration less than 2 hours prior. At a prep table adjacent to the center island preparation refrigerator at the middle of the main kitchen, sliced tomatoes measured 59F, bean sprouts measured 72F, sliced duck measured 72F, and duck eggs measured 71F. Per staff, items had been prepared or taken out of refrigeration less than 2 hours prior. At the middle two-door under-counter cooler at the dim sum area of the cook-line, numerous potentially hazardous foods measured between 70F and 73F, including wrapped tripe, dumplings, steamed radish cake, raw beef, shrimp and chive dumplings, and crab balls. Unit observed non-functional. Staff were unsure of how long unit had been inoperable for. Ambient of the unit measured 73F via probe. At the geoduck shellfish display tanks, geoducks and water temperature measured 48F. Per staff, geoduck had been stored there since the previous day. At the preparation sink in the duck preparation area of the kitchen, raw ducks measured 54F while thawing under running water inside the preparation sink. Per staff, ducks had been thawing for approximately 2 hours. At the side preparation two-compartment sink near the dry storage racks, raw chicken measured 67F while maintained out of temperature control, and raw chicken measured 56F while thawing under running water in the sink. Per staff, items had been removed from refrigeration between 1 hour and 2 hours prior. *Note: Ensure that during thawing, food temperature does not exceed 41F [CA] Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at 41F or below, or at 135F or above to prevent the growth of bacteria. [COS] Geoduck were voluntarily discarded. Potentially hazardous foods held in the non-functional under-counter cooler at the dim sum line were voluntarily discarded. Some potentially hazardous foods relocated to refrigeration. Some potentially hazardous foods were reheated to 165F on the stove. Some raw, potentially hazardous foods were immediately cooked. All other potentially hazardous foods served or discarded by the end of lunch at 3:00PM (4 total hours elapsed).
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturecriticalCode K09Food temperature
Official wording
Proper cooling methods
Inspector’s notes
*REPEAT VIOLATION* In the walk-in cooler nearest to the entrance of the kitchen, five large, plastic wrap-covered tubs of cooked duck measured between 50F and 53F internal. Per staff, items had been cooked yesterday, then maintained in the unit overnight to cool down. [CA] After heating or hot holding, Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cooled rapidly from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Approved cooling methods include: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans 2) Separating the food into thinner or smaller portions. 3) Using rapid cooling equipment (Ex. blast chiller) 4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer (ex. stainless steel) 5) Adding ice as an ingredient. 6) Using ice paddles 7) Using an ice bath and stirring frequently 8) Accordance with a HACCP plan. Cooling foods shall have enough space around the containers for cold air to circulate, be loosely covered, or uncovered and stirred as frequently needed to evenly cool. [COS] 150 lbs of roast duck were voluntarily discarded.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
1. Left-side faucet of the three compartment sink has been removed. Right-side faucet is incapable of reaching the left-side compartment. [CA] Reinstall the left-side faucet. Three compartment sink shall not be modified in any way, shape, or form. 2. At the middle of the cook-line in the dim sum area, visibly soiled rag observed wrapped around the end of the pipe where it discharges into the floor sink. Per staff, the rag has been tied to the pipe due to a leak. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in 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 problemscriticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
*REPEAT VIOLATION* 1. High temperature sanitizing rinse measured 149F, 149F, 152F, 156F, 148F, 156F, and 160F in the high temperature mechanical conveyor style dishwasher in the main kitchen while in active use to wash various dishes and utensils. [CA] Mechanical sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160°F (or manufacturer's instruction). High temperature mechanical style-dishwasher shall be capable of consistently contacting dishes at 160F. [SA] Instructed employees to continuously run inadequately sanitized dishes through the dishwasher until final rinse temperature measured 160F once. Three compartment sink to be used to manually warewash until the mechanical dishwasher can consistently output at 160F. PIC states that a technician has been scheduled for tonight. 2. Employee observed rinsing an old bowl of rice off in the hand sink near the two walk-in cooler, then attempted to scoop new rice before being stopped and instructed to bring the bowl over to the dishwashing area. Employee discarded duck heads maintained in a metal container, then rinsed the container off in a nearby hand sink and attempted to stack it up before being instructed to take it to the dishwashing area to be properly cleaned/sanitized. [CA] Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned via manual wash, rinse, sanitize (100 ppm chlorine, 200 ppm quaternary ammonium, etc.), or via mechanical sanitization (50 ppm chlorine or 160F utensil contact). [COS] Items were taken to the dishwashing area. 3. Heavy accumulation of black, mold-like substance on the interior of the ice machine. [CA] Clean and sanitize regularly at a rate sufficient to preclude buildup. Food contact surfaces shall be maintained clean to prevent contamination of ice. [COS] Employee discarded ice. Ice machine to be cleaned and sanitized tonight.
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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 10, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Oct 21, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 21, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 13, 2025
Conditional Pass
18 recorded violations
criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
*REPEAT VIOLATION* Sanitizing rinse in the mechanical dishwasher in the kitchen measured 149F. Sanitizing rinse in the mechanical dishwasher at the bar area measured 150F. Both dishwashers actively in use. [CA] Mechanical sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160°F (or manufacturer's instruction). [SA] Facility agreed to discontinue the use of the mechanical dishwashers until they can be repaired. Facility shall manually wash, rinse, and sanitize in the three compartment sink in the meantime. Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds. ____________ Minor violation: Brown and yellow buildup observed on the interior panel of the ice machine. [CA] Clean and sanitize regularly to prevent buildup.
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 problemscriticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
*REPEAT VIOLATIONS* Numerous potentially hazardous foods measured at improper holding temperatures throughout the cook-line and prep areas, including the following: - Shiu mai, tofu skins, steamed buns, and various other dim sum at the cook-line (71F-98F). Per staff, they had been cooked at 10:30 AM (2.5 hours elapsed). - Scallops (75F), shrimp (64F), and raw fish (54F) maintained in ambient temperature while on racks across from the prep sinks - Eggplant with shrimp paste (64F) on a prep unit - Sliced tomatoes (67F) on the counter across from the cook-line - Bean sprouts (68F) while maintained in a container next to various noodles that are on TPHC at the end of the cook-line - Various PHF's (chicken wings, chicken feet, duck, etc.) in the under-counter cooler at the duck prep station measured 47F-52F. Ambient of the unit measured 47F-48F, depending on location. - Raw pork thawing in the sink at the duck prep station (74F) [Minor thawing to Major holding violation] * Per staff, PHF's had been out of temperature control for less than 4 hours [CA] Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at 41F or below, or at 135F or above to prevent the growth of bacteria. [COS] Some PHF's relocated to working refrigerator units. All other PHF's served or discarded at 2:30 PM.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
*REPEAT VIOLATION* Various raw meats stored above vegetables in the first walk-in cooler. Raw shall eggs stored above vegetables in the second walk-in cooler. [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.
More about other findingminorCode K26Food temperature
Official wording
Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Inspector’s notes
*REPEAT VIOLATION* Raw beef and raw fish observed to be thawing out in ambient temperature on the racks across from the prep sink. Raw pork observed to be thawing in standing water at the prep sink in the duck prep area. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
*REPEAT VIOLATION* Clean equipment stored on the floor throughout the kitchen. Knives stored in the crack between the prep unit and the wall. [CA] Food contact equipment shall be stored in a sanitary location.
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 issuescriticalCode K13Contamination
Official wording
Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
Inspector’s notes
*REPEAT VIOLATION* Employee observed washing raw meat in the sink, with backsplash landing on scallions stored in a box that was maintained on the right-side drainboard of the prep sink. [CA] Food shall be separated and protected from cross contamination. Do not store vegetables near areas where the washing of raw meat takes place, as this may lead to contamination. [COS] Scallions immediately cooked to 165F.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationcriticalCode K05Handwashing
Official wording
Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
*REPEAT VIOLATIONS* Employee observed grabbing soiled dishes, then proceeded to serve dishes of ready-to-eat foods to customers. Employee touched trash can, then proceeded to continue preparing foods. Employee handled raw fish, then proceeded to handle vegetables. [CA] Employees must wash their hands in all of the following scenarios: (1) Immediately before engaging in FOOD PREPARATION, including working with nonPREPACKAGED FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILs, and unwrapped single-use FOOD containers and UTENSILs. (2) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms. (3) After using the toilet room. (4) After caring for or handling any animal allowed in a FOOD FACILITY pursuant to this part. (5) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking. (6) After handling soiled EQUIPMENT or UTENSILs. (7) During FOOD PREPARATION, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross-contamination when changing tasks. (8) When switching between working with raw FOOD and working with READY-TO-EAT FOOD. (9) Before initially donning gloves for working with FOOD. (10) Before dispensing or serving FOOD or handling clean TABLEWARE and serving UTENSILs in the FOOD service area. (11) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. [COS] All employees changed gloves and properly washed hands. Manager agreed to reinforce proper handwashing procedures with staff. _____________ Minor violations: Numerous instances of improper handwashing observed, in which employees rinsed gloves before returning to work, touched hair/face and then engaged in food preparation, or touched raw animal products and then proceeded to handle equipment and/or various food contact surfaces. [CA] Employees must wash their hands in the scenarios listed above.
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 problemsminorCode K09Food temperature
Official wording
Proper cooling methods
Inspector’s notes
*REPEAT VIOLATION* Cooked chicken feet observed to be cooling in a deep metal container covered with plastic wrap while maintained in the under-counter cooler at the duck/pork prep station. Per staff, they had cooked it and began cooling it 4.5 hours prior. Note: Cooling major violation cannot be assessed owing to the refrigeration unit not functioning properly. [CA] Properly cool PHF's using shallow containers, using no more than 2 inches for solid foods and no more than 3 inches for liquids. When cooling PHF's, food may be left uncovered or loosely covered to allow rapid cooling. After heating or hot holding, Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cooled rapidly from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Approved cooling methods include: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans 2) Separating the food into thinner or smaller portions. 3) Using rapid cooling equipment (Ex. blast chiller) 4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer (ex. stainless steel) 5) Adding ice as an ingredient. 6) Using ice paddles 7) Using an ice bath and stirring frequently 8) Accordance with a HACCP plan. Cooling foods shall have enough space around the containers for cold air to circulate, be loosely covered, or uncovered and stirred as frequently needed to evenly cool. [COS] Chicken feet uncovered and relocated to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool down.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturecriticalCode K08Other
Official wording
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
*REPEAT VIOLATION* Various noodles at the cook-line are on TPHC, but lacked any time markings or other indicators as to when they were initially cooked or taken out of temperature control. Various raw and/or cooked ducks and roast pork at the duck prep area are on TPHC, but lacked any time markings or other indicators as to when they were initially cooked or taken out of temperature control. After prompting to label raw ducks, cooked ducks, and roast pigs with time markings and to serve or discard by 2:30 PM (taken out initially at 10:30 PM, per staff): 20+ raw ducks, 15+ cooked ducks, racks of roast pork, and two whole pigs observed to be left out in ambient while hanging from hooks from the ceiling at 3:00 PM (greater than 4 hours elapsed). Staff had not taken any action to discard items by the end of the 4 hour mark. ____________ Minor violation: Written procedures for TPHC could not be provided. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. PHFs utilizing time as a public health control (TPHC) shall be served or discarded within 4 hours from the point in time when food is removed from temperature control. [COS] All listed items on TPHC discarded and denatured with bleach, as per TPHC requirements. Manager agreed to train staff on proper TPHC procedures.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
*REPEAT VIOLATION* Accumulation of grease on ventilation hood and hood filters above the cook-line. [CA] Clean regularly to allow for adequate ventilation of heat/grease.
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 problemscriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
*REPEAT VIOLATIONS* Handwash sink near the walk-in obstructed with trash can placed directly in front. Aforementioned handwash sink lacked paper towels. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. [COS] Obstruction removed. Paper towels provided.
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 problemsminorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
*REPEAT VIOLATION* Containers/boxes of food stored on the floor in both walk-in coolers. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
*REPEAT VIOLATION* One live German cockroach, and two dead cockroaches observed in the electrical box at the entrance of the kitchen. One dead cockroach observed under the cook-line, and one dead cockroach observed under a prep unit in the middle of the kitchen area. *No other evidence of cockroaches observed* Reviewed pest control report from Ecolab from 09/25/2025, which states that preventative treatment for cockroaches was performed, but no vermin activity was observed. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. [SA] Live cockroach abated. Manager agreed to place sticky traps, and to conduct a pest control service if any activity is noted.
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 insectsminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Under-counter cooler at duck/roast pork prep station is not capable of maintaining potentially hazardous foods at or below 41F. Ambient of the unit measured 47F-48F, depending on location. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining potentially hazardous foods at or below 41F to prevent the growth of bacteria.
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 issuesminorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
*REPEAT VIOLATIONS* Sanitizer solution in multiple wiping cloth buckets measured 0 ppm chlorine, including in buckets with cloths that were being used to wipe preparation surfaces, and cloths that were being used to wipe dining 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode K16Other
Official wording
Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display
Inspector’s notes
Facility could not provide a HACCP Plan for the geoduck stored in shellfish display tanks. Per staff, they have had geoduck in the display tanks since 2015. [CA] Molluscan shellfish life support system display tanks that are used to store and display shellfish that are offered for human consumption shall be operated and maintained in accordance with a HACCP plan. Any molluscan shellfish life support system display tank starting operation after July 1, 2007 shall submit a HACCP plan to this department. Shell stocks tags for clams and geoduck are not stored with their correlated batches of shellfish. [CA] Shellstock tags shall remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty. Notes: No intermixing of shellfish batches observed. Facility is properly cataloging shellstock tags for greater than 90 days. Clams are stored in the walk-in, and geoduck is stored in display tanks. Geoduck display tanks has a separate water/filtration system than other fish/crustaceans that are kept in display tanks.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Facility could not provide test strips for bleach that is used in wiping cloth buckets. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing. Note: This division provided chlorine test strips so that the facility is able to manually wash, rinse, and sanitize in the three compartment sink.
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 problemsminorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
*REPEAT VIOLATIONS* Faucets at three compartment sink are in disrepair and not usable. Only spray hose is functional. [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, Oct 13, 2025 · Original Source