Routine Inspection
Jul 13, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Lacking soap at hand wash station in meat department prep area. Note: Another hand wash station near by. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. [COS] Operator restocked.
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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Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Found soiled wiping cloth stored on several prep table in meat department. [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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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Found employee bags and jackets stored food related items in produce prep area and back warewash area. [CA] Employee's personal effects (bags and jackets) shall be stored in employee lockers or other designated areas for employee storage.
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
Found several flies in the following area: meat department (seafood section), produce department (prep room) and ware house area. [CA] Each food facility shall be free of pest such as flies. Provide approved pest control services.
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 hot water topping out at 107F at warewash sink located at meat department and fluctuate down to 78F. [CA] Provide an adequate, pressurized, potable supply of hot water at a minimum of 120F for all sinks with the exception of hand wash sink to be held between 100F - 108F. [SA] Operator directed to conduct all warewash near deli/bakery area. Note: Hot water greater than 120F at other department sinks.
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: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Found crates used to elevate food items off the floor throughout produce area, meat department and warehouse area. [CA] Discontinue using crates, use approved shelvings.
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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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Found cold water knob initially unable to turn on at meat department warewash sink area. It turned on then turned off again. [CA] Ensure cold/hot water is able to function properly at all times.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 13, 2026 · Original Source