Routine Inspection
Apr 10, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Observed major leak under the 1-compartment sink. [corrective action] Repair the leak as soon as possible.
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.
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Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Observed an electric table top fryer at the sushi area used without an exhaust hood. [corrective action] Fryers must be operated with an exhaust hood. Remove the fryer.
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.
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Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Warm water was not available at the hand sink in the men's restroom. [corrective action] Provide warm water, minimum 100F. [correction] Warm water was turned back on.
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.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
Chlorine sanitizer in the 3-comaprtment sink measured > 200 PPM. [corrective action] Maintain chlorine sanitizer at 100 PPM. [correction] Sanitizer was diluted with water.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Observed black substance on the panel inside the ice machine. [corrective action] Remove the ice from the bin and thoroughly clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed bottle of "Raid" insecticide at the bar. [corrective action] Household insecticides are not approved for use at a public food facility. Provide professional pest control service if needed. Note: Per owner, this facility receives monthly pest service. Owner provided the most recent pest control report by Polaris Pest Elimination dated 04/01/2026. Report noted that pesticides were applied at time of visit and did not note any active pest infestation. 2. Observed gap around water heater vent, where the vent penetrates the roof. Daylight observed coming through gap. [corrective action] Seal the gap around the vent to prevent pests from entering this facility.
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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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
1 of 2 hand sinks at the bar was lacking hand soap. [corrective action] Each hand sink must have hand soap. [correction] Bottle of pump soap was 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.
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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
In the walk-in cooler, wood planks are used as shelf at the bottom of the storage rack. [corrective action] Replace the wood planks with metal wired shelving unit.
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, Apr 10, 2026 · Original Source