Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A NON WORKING LIGHT AT THE HOOD. [CA] REPLACE THE LIGHT.
FOUND THE ELECTRIC WALL PLATE BROKEN AT THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. [CA] REPLACE THE PLATE.
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.
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE SCOOP FOR THE ICE SUBMERGED IN STANDING WATER. [CA] STORE THE SCOOP INSIDE THE RICE CONTAINER, OR ADD ICE OR PROVIDE EVIDENCE (TIMER, STICKER OR WRITTEN DOWN) THAT IT IS CHANGED EVERY 4 HRS MINIMUM. NOTE: OPERATOR STATES THAT THEY CHANGED IT LESS THAN 2 HRS AGO.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 27, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Apr 3, 2025
Pass
6 recorded violations
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A PLASTIC BOWL BEING USED TO SCOOP THE DRY RICE FROM THE WORKING CONTAINER. [CA] PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE WASHABLE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE AND KEEP THE HANDLE OUTSIDE THE FOOD.
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.
FOUND GAPS IN THE CEILING IN THE BACK ROOM (CEILING PANEL AND GAPS WHERE PIPES ARE COMING DOWN). [CA] ENSURE THERE IS NO GAPS IN THE CEILING.
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.
FOUND THE PAPER TOWEL ROLL OUTSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER IN THE KITCHEN AND RESTROOM. [CA] PROVIDE THE PAPER TOWELS INSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER.
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.
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A JACKET STORED ON THE SHELF NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.
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.
FOUND A WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE. COS
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.