Routine Inspection
Nov 12, 2025
7 recorded violations
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Found one DEAD cockroach on the floor in front of walk-in-freezer. [CA] Eliminate all evidence of DEAD cockroach. Clean and sanitize all effected areas. Continue to provide approved pest control services. [COS] Operator eliminated DEAD cockroach.
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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Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Measured water temperature holding at 67F at hand wash station located in women's restroom. Observed hot water valve off at the time of inspection. [CA] Maintain warm water to be held between 100F - 108F. [COS] Operator turned on hot water valve. Measured warm water greater than 100F.
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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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Found several scoops with handles in direct contact with food items in bulk bins. [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.
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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Lacking quat test strips to test concentration of sanitizer. [CA] Provide quat test strips.
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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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Found a strand of hair on top of lid container of breaded chicken in 3 door cold top at cooks line. Observed no direct food contamination. [CA] Ensure all food equipments are clean and free of any potential contamination. [COS] Operator directed to eliminate hair and clean and sanitize lid.
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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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
1. Found container of raw chicken stored above ready to eat foods in walk-in-cooler. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items. [COS] Operator relocated container of raw chicken. 2. Found open bag of sugar on shelf in small storage room. [CA] Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids.
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
1. Observed hand wash station removed near ice machine. [CA] Facility shall immediately reinstall hand wash station by 12/2/25. Failure to comply shall lead to further penalties. 2. Observed 2 newly added household microwaves (Toshino) and one fruit dehydrating device (Yashe). [CA] New and/or replacement food equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation). Facility shall submit plans to Plan Check Department for new addition of equipments and or remove equipment. Facility is hereby given 30 days to submit plans to Plan Check Department. Failure to comply shall lead to penalties.
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, Nov 12, 2025 · Original Source