Routine Inspection
Jun 5, 2026
12 recorded violations
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
FOUND OYSTERS AT 55F AND SMALL FISH AT 53F IN A BASKET AT THE SELF-SERVICE DISPLAY. [CA] COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE KEPT AT 41F OR BELOW. COS NOTE: THE OPERATOR WAS ABLE TO PLACE ICE IN THE CONTAINER.
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: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
TWO GLASS PANELS AT THE DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR ARE BROKEN. [CA] REPLACE THE GLASS PANELS.
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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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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
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REPEAT VIOLATION: FOUND CLEANING SUPPLIES INSIDE THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. [CA] KEEP THE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. COS FOUND THE FRONT PLATE ON THE PAPER TOWELS DISPENSER IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM IS MISSING. [CA] REPAIR THE WALL DISPENSER.
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.
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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE BACK EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR WITH A GAP GREATER THAN A QUARTER ON AN INCH. [CA] A FOOD FACILITY SHALL AT ALL TIMES BE CONSTRUCTED, EQUIPPED, MAINTAINED, AND OPERATED AS TO PREVENT THE ENTRANCE AND HARBORAGE OF ANIMALS, BIRDS, AND VERMIN, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, RODENT AND INSECTS. FOUND THE BACK RECEIVING DOOR OPEN. [CA] CLOSE THE DOOR TO PREVENT THE ENTRANCE OF VERMIN.
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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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Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
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THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS IS NOT WORKING. [CA] PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION SYSTEM.
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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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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
REPEAT VIOLATION: FOUND CUT RAW FISH AT THE CONSUMER SELF-SERVICE DISPLAY ON ICE. [CA] CUT RAW FISH SHALL BE PROPERLY BAGGED WHEN SOLD FOR RETAIL AT THE SELF-SERVICE DISPLAY.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
FOUND SEVERAL BOXES WITH PREPACKAGED NOODLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE ISLES. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
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IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM: FOUND SOME LIQUID ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE TOILET AND THE RESTROOM HAS A STRONG URINE SMELL. [CA] CLEAN THE RESTROOM MORE OFTEN.
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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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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
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FOUND A LEAK AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. [CA] REPAIR THE LEAK.
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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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Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
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FOUND A COUPLE OF WATER SPOTS WHERE THE WATER WAS POOLING IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT FLOOR. [CA] REMOVE THE WATER.
In plain English
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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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
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FOUND A HOLE ON THE WALL IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT NEAR THE WALK IN FREEZER. [CA] REPAIR THE WALL. FOUND A FEW FLOOR TILES MISSING IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. [CA] REPAIR FLOOR.
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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Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE WATER TANKS WITH GREEN ALGAE. [CA] CLEAN THE WATER TANKS MORE OFTEN.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 5, 2026 · Original Source