Routine Inspection
Jul 15, 2025
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Quat for sanitizer bucket at the bar is measured at 0 ppm. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).
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 hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Potentially hazardous foods inside the food prep unit insert at the middle of the prep line was measured at improper cold holding temperatures. Cheese, cut tomatoes, and raw meat balls measured at 47-49F. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods when cold holding shall be held at or below 41F.
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
Back door of kitchen leading into the parking lot was kept partially open at time of inspection. [CA] Keep back door closed when not in use to prevent vermin from entering.
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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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Small flies observed in the kitchen and at the two ends of the bar. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of flies and fly activity.
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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Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Rubber gaskets on doors of multiple refrigeration units inside the kitchen have accumulation of food debris. [CA] Frequently clean non food contact surfaces to prevent accumulation of debris.
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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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Handwash sink located by the cook line was clogged and not usable. [CA] All handwash sinks shall be operable with water, soap, and paper towels for employees to properly wash their hands. [SA] Another handwash sink was within reasonable distance for use until violation can be corrected.
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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Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Inspector’s notes
Observed raw fish thawing inside vacuum sealed bag with printed instructions to open bag prior to thawing. [CA] Fish shall be removed from reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 15, 2025 · Original Source