Routine Inspection
Mar 16, 2026
4 recorded violations
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Food handler cards are not available for all working employees. [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.
In plain English
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Unused equipment and equipment unrelated to the business found in storage rooms. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. Personal effects/clothing found stored with food items. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Cutting boards are heavily scored and don't appear to be clean to sight and touch.[CA] Surfaces of equipment such as cutting blocks and boards that are scratched and scored so that they can no longer be effectively be cleaned and sanitized shall be resurfaced or replaced.
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 wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Food storage racks in walk-in refrigerator are rusted and do not appear to be clean to sight and touch. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 16, 2026 · Original Source