Routine Inspection
Aug 20, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Food safety manager's certificate and food handler cards were unavailable for review. [CA] Ensure at least one food safety manager's certificate is obtained and kept on-site for review. All employees that handle food shall obtain food handler cards.
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.
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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
By the back warewash area, observed a lack of hand soap at the handwash station. Observed a nearby handwash station on the other side of the swing door lacking hand soap and paper towels. [CA] Ensure handwash stations are provided with hand soap and paper towels in their respective dispensers. [SA] Operator placed a bottle of hand soap at the handwash station by the warewash area. Operator restocked hand soap and paper towels for the handwash station on the other side of the swing door.
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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Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
In the back storage area, observed a bulk bag of flour stored on the floor. [CA] Ensure all food is stored at least 6" off the floor on approved shelving.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Observed a storage rack with large bags of bulk onions stored directly next to the mop sink. [CA] Ensure food is stored properly in a manner that prevents contamination.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Observed a wastewater line protruding from the wall above the 3 compartment sink and draining into the first compartment. [CA] Ensure only approved plumbing is installed within the facility. Remove unapproved wastewater line from the 3 compartment sink to prevent possible contamination of utensils and equipment during warewashing.
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
In the walk-in refrigerator, observed the use of cardboard to line shelving. [CA] Ensure only approved materials and equipment are used within the facility. Discard used cardboard.
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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Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
Observed employee handle raw beef with gloved hands and did not proceed to remove gloves and wash hands after. [CA] Ensure hands are properly washed when contaminated using warm water, hand soap and paper towels at the handwash station. [COS] Operator was asked to remove gloves and properly wash hands.
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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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
In the office room/alcohol storage room, observed a large opening in the wall and missing finishes. Above the walk-in refrigerator, observed an unapproved perforated ceiling panel installed. Observed missing ceiling panels above water heaters and an open ceiling panel above the walk-in refrigerator and walk-in freezer. Behind the soft serve machine, observed an opening/hole in the wall. [CA] Ensure all floors, walls, and ceilings are properly installed with approved materials. Ceilings shall be fully enclosed to prevent an entrance for vermin. Seal all crevices and holes to prevent harborage of vermin.
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, Aug 20, 2026 · Original Source