Routine Inspection
May 22, 2025
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Heavy accumulation of grime observed on floor and wall below the food preparation sink. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean.
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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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed a fly inside the kitchen area. [CA] Use any and all approved methods to abate live flies.
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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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
Oolong boba subjected to time as a public health control (TPHC) lacked label. Employee at the front stated that the boba was prepared about 2 hours prior, and that after three hours, the boba is returned to the refrigerator. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. [COS] Employee placed label on container of boba. ** Repeat violation. Failure to comply will result in further enforcement action and usage of TPHC will be revoked.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Observed plastic jars previously used to store jellies now being used to store creams. [CA] Food containers intended for single use shall not be reused. Replace with reusable food grade containers.
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.
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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Egg cream, ube cream, and cloud cream maintained out in ambient temperature measured between 47F to 50F. Manager stated that the cream was taken out approximately 15-30 minutes prior while preparing orders and is then returned into the preparation refrigerator and/or maintained on ice. At the time, no ice was observed inside the container. Manager stated that the employee was just cleaning out the container and had not yet placed ice inside the container. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Ice was added to the container to immediately cool creams. ** Repeat violation
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Scoop for brown sugar maintained inside the bulk bin with handle in direct contact with ingredient. [CA] Store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.
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, May 22, 2025 · Original Source