Routine Inspection
Jul 24, 2026
9 recorded violations
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Observed the tandoor at the right side of the cooks line to extend outside of the ventilation hood *Note: there is a small stainless steel table installed between the cooking equipment that can be removed to allow for sufficient space for cooking equipment at the line. [CA] There shall be a minimum of 6 inches overhang of ventilation hood over cooking equipment.
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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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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Observed a leak below the front hand washing sink adjacent to the preparation sink. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.
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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
Inspector’s notes
Observed a food worker clean metal skewers for the tandoor oven and pass it over to the prep cook without a sanitizer step. [CA] Manual warewashing shall be accomplished by using a three-compartment sink where the utensils are first precleaned, washed with hot soapy water, rinsed with hot water, sanitized with an approved method, and air dried. Use 1 TBS of bleach (5.25%) per 1 gal. of water for chlorine solution (100 PPM). [COS] The food worker was directed not to use the skewer and was returned to be sanitized. A 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer solution was set up at the time of inspection.
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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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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed an accumulation of grime/debris at the following locations: - On the walls below and above the three compartment sink; portions of the FRP below the three compartment sink is heavily deteriorating - On the walls above and below the preparation sink area - On the walls behind the steam table - Throughout the floors surrounding the water heater [CA] Maintain floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair.
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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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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
REPEATED VIOLATION A current manager's food safety certificate was not available. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.
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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.
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Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple soiled wiping cloths stored on preparation surfaces [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).
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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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Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed an accumulation of grime/debris at the following locations: - Throughout the interior and exterior surfaces of the reach in cooler across from the cooks line - Throughout the wire rack shelving near the water heater [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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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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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed vermin activity at the following locations: - One dead adult german cockroach on the stainless steel back paneling of the preparation sink - One dead adult german cockroach on the shelf above the hand washing sink adjacent to the hand washing sink - Cockroach fecal spotting at the corners and edges around the shelving above the preparation sink [CA] The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. Remove the dead cockroaches and fecal spotting and clean and sanitize the affected areas. No live cockroach activity was observed at this time. It was discussed with the owner that commercial services are conducted every two weeks by Bug Master.
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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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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
1. Replace the missing ceiling tiles above the preparation area 2. Replace the missing electrical cover outlet above the handwashing sink near the preparation sink [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.
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 insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 24, 2026 · Original Source