Routine Inspection
Aug 10, 2026
10 recorded violations
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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Large gap observed on top of walk in cooler door. [CA] Repair walk in cooler door and maintain in good condition.
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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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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
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In the employee restroom, toilet paper stored outside of dispenser. [CA] Ensure toilet paper is stored within dispenser at all times to prevent contamination.
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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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Plan review
Inspector’s notes
Repeat violation: 1) Water heater installed without prior Plan Check approval. 2) Prep sink installed without prior plan check [CA] Prior to the installation of any new equipment, submittal is required to our Plan Check Department. Contact DEH Plan Check at (408)918-3400 or www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. SUbmit plans by 9/7/26.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
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1. Lack of swing spout faucet at 3 comp sink, only sprayer observed. [CA] Provide a swing spout and maintain in good condition. 2. Ice machine waste line extends into floor sink. [CA] All equipment that discharges liquid waste shall be drained by means of indirect waste pipes, and all wastes drained by them shall discharge through an air gap into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor.
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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
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Chlorine measured above 200ppm in sanitizer bucket. [CA] Maintain chlorine sanitizer solution in sanitizer bucket at 100 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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Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
Major 1. Food employee wearing gloves cracked raw shell eggs into pan, then proceeded to serve cooked rice without washing hands. Minor 2. Employee observed handling raw meat with gloved hands, then proceeded to remove gloves and put new gloves on without washing hands. [CA] After handling raw foods, gloves shall be removed and hands shall be washed prior to putting on new gloves. Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required. Gloves shall be properly used and changed when required. [COS] Food employees properly washed hands before replacing gloves. Rice serving utensil was replaced.
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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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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
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Food debris observed throughout floor and behind equipment. [CA] Routinely clean and sanitize floors to prevent buildup.
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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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Food separated and protected
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Raw meat and raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods in the 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.
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Food storage: food storage containers identified
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Sack of potatoes stored directly on floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
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Multiple wet wiping cloths found stored out of sanitizer bucket. [CA] Wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not being used. (100 ppm - chlorine)
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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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 10, 2026 · Original Source