Routine Inspection
Oct 16, 2025
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Chlorine test paper is not available for use. [CA] Provide chlorine testing paper to ensure chlorine is at 100 ppm.
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
Food cooling in walk-in cooler with aluminum. [CA] When cooling PHF's, food may be left uncovered or loosely covered to allow rapid cooling. [COS] Aluminum and lids were 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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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Prep sink hot water lever is not working. [CA] Repair lever.
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
Tamales are 133F in steam table. Per employee steam table turns off. Watermelon water is at 43F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] tamales were relocated to another unit. More ice added to watermelon water.
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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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Only 1 food handler card is provided. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
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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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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Heavy accumulation of dust observed behind ice machine. [CA] Maintain walls 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 16, 2025 · Original Source