Routine Inspection
May 14, 2026
6 recorded violations
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Four dead American cockroaches observed behind the cook line on glue traps. Two dead American cockroaches observed on glue traps behind the bread ovens. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of vermin and vermin debris. Clean and sanitized all affected areas. Repeated violation. No other vermin activity observed elsewhere in the facility or on areas of food prep or food storage. Facility has monthly pest control service. The two most recent pest control service reports dated 4/13/26 and 5/13/26 were reviewed and notes no cockroach activity. If repeat of violation is continued to be observed then further enforcement action may be required.
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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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Black mold-like substance observed on the inside panel of the ice machine. [CA] Frequently clean and sanitize the inside panels of the ice machine.
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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Proper cooling methods
Inspector’s notes
Container of rice measured at 63F is cooling inside the reach-in cooler while fully covered in plastic wrap. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods when cooling shall be kept uncovered or loosely covered to allow for rapid cooling. [COS] Plastic cover was partially removed.
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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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Major violation: Grilled chicken skewer in the warmer was measured at 121F. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods when hot holding shall be held at or above 135F. [COS] Per employee, the chicken was placed in within the last two hours - chicken was reheated and measured at 170F. Minor violation: Slice cheeses were over stacked in the food prep unit insert and measured at 47F. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods when cold holding shall be held at or below 41F. [COS] The over stacked cheese were relocated into the reach-in cooler
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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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
1) Gap greater than 1/4" is observed beneath the back door of the kitchen. Eliminate gaps greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance of vermin 2) Employees' personal phone is stored above food preparation table. [CA] Employees' personal items shall be stored separate or below food contact surfaces.
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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Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Containers of food are stored on the floor by the water heater and inside the walk-in freezer. [CA] Food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off the floor.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 14, 2026 · Original Source