Follow-Up Inspection
Dec 5, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 5, 2025 · Original Source
Pass
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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
3 inspectionsFollow-Up Inspection
Dec 4, 2025
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 4, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Dec 2, 2025
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
5 recorded violations
minorCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
The hand washing sink had items in it and large buckets blocking it. [CA] The hand washing sink must be kept clear and readily accessible. Please do not put any utensils or buckets in/on it. Use it only for hand washing and keep it clear.
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 K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
No FSC available. [CA] Please have at least one employee with the FSC and all others must have the food handler card.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesminorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Observed droppings on the plates that are stacked on shelves. [CA] Wash and sanitize the plates. Take effective measures to eliminate vermin from inside the facility.
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 K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed rodent droppings on the floor under most all shelves and tables. Observed rodent droppings on plates on the shelves. Also observed droppings on bottom shelves of tables and containers with restaurant items in them. [CA] Clean and sanitize areas of droppings and throughout all of the kitchen. Take effective measures to eliminate the rodents from inside the facility. Clean and sanitize the floors throughout the kitchen. Covering any holes in the walls and gaps under doors will help keep the vermin out. Provide a pest control service. The facility must remain closed until all of the requirements are met and permission is given by this department to reopen. The food facility shall remain closed until: there is no longer evidence of a vermin infestation; all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized; and contributing factors such as cleaning, repairs, and the elimination of harborages have been resolved and the copy of the pest control service is obtained by this department along with the checklist.
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
The wood home made table that the Pepsi machine is on is deteriorated. [CA] Replace this table with an approved table. .
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, Dec 2, 2025 · Original Source