Routine Inspection
Sep 15, 2026
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
10 recorded violations
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Plan review
Inspector’s notes
Facility has added an ice machine. Observed drain line for the ice machine extending into the basin of the hand sink at the front service area. [CA] Submit plans for the addition of new equipment to DEH Plan Check at dehplancheck@deh.sccgov.org *Note: PIC inquired regarding the addition of new equipment. Informed PIC of plan check requirements
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
Inspector’s notes
Observed large amounts of white, fuzzy, mold-like growth in an insert of food maintained in the prep cooler at the front service area. Per staff, the old owner shut off the refrigeration 3 weeks prior, and the food had been maintained in the unit since. Staff stated that they did not plan to serve any of the old food, and will all be discarded prior to opening. [CA] Any food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health. [COS] Container of food with mold-like growth was discarded.
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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.
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Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed encrusted food debris on the sides and underneath cooking equipment throughout the cook-line. Observed food staining on prep tables and shelving throughout the facility. [CA] Nonfood contact surfaces shall be maintained clean to prevent the attraction of vermin.
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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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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Hand wash sink at the cook-line lacked soap in wall-mounted dispenser. *Note: Properly stocked, available hand sink was located nearby [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times.
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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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Thermometers provided, accurate
Inspector’s notes
All refrigeration units lack internal thermometers. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each hot and cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods.
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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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Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Prep sink is incapable of dispensing hot water. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.
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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.
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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Chlorine sanitizer measured 0 ppm in the mechanical dishwasher while not in use. Observed no bottle of chlorine sanitizer connected to the feed-line for the machine. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM.
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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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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Observed leaking plumbing at multiple sinks. [CA] Repair plumbing to prevent the attraction of vermin.
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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.
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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed cracks, crevices, and holes throughout the walls and ceilings of facility. Observed crevices at the join underneath wall-mounted shelving and walls. [CA] Ensure all cracks, crevices, holes, and structural deficiencies are repaired to prevent the harborage of vermin.
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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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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed cockroach activity documented in the following areas: - Observed two live and three dead cockroaches in a sticky trap maintained on the floor underneath storage racks at the entrance to the dry storage room. In the same area, observed a singular dead cockroach in another sticky trap - In the left-side electrical box at the entrance to the kitchen, observed a singular live nymph cockroach - Observed accumulation of cockroach droppings on and around the ceiling vent in the dry storage room and the ceiling vents throughout the main kitchen area Per the PIC, facility has been vacant for the last three weeks. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: S. Lew 4. Notification: The people in charge during inspection, Yu Jin and Tim, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [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. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
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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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 15, 2026 · Original Source