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8 inspections
Follow-Up Inspection
Sep 25, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Many food products on boxes were stored directly on the floor or on milk crate back in the storage area.
[CA] To prevent insect hiding and breading and for easy cleaning of the floor area, please store all food products at least six inches off the floor on an approved shelf or dunnage rack.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Repeated violation: Couple of wet/soiled wiping cloths were stored on the counters.
[CA] Wet/soiled wiping cloths must be stored in a bucket that has standard sanitizer concentration in between use which is 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine (bleach).
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.
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
The ice scoop for the ice machine was stored on an unclean surface.
[CA] All reusable utensils including the ice scoop must be stored on clean surface/container in between use.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 25, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Sep 15, 2026
Conditional Pass
6 recorded violations
minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Repeated violation: Couple of wet/soiled wiping cloths were stored on the counters.
[CA] Wet/soiled wiping cloths must be stored in a bucket that has standard sanitizer concentration in between use which is 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine (bleach).
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.
The sanitizer concentration on the bar's low temperature mechanical dishwasher that was used to wash the glasses was measured at zero ppm chlorine.
[CA] Whenever sanitizing of utensils/equipment is conducted using a low temperature mechanical dishwasher, there must be a 50-ppm residual chlorine level when the cycle completes. Until the mechanical dishwasher is fixed, please use the three manual compartments sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize the dishes with 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine, unless otherwise specified by manufacturer of the chemical. The person in charge refilled one sink of the warewash sink with lukewarm water and added bleach manually to create a 100-ppm chlorine solution to sanitize the utensils washed in the mechanical dishwasher (SA).
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.
Repeated violation: There was no soap supply on the kitchen's handwash station.
[CA] Provide soap supply for the handwash immediately. The person in charge refilled the supplies (COS).
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.
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
There is no approved sanitizer measuring strip to measure the concentration of the chemicals used to sanitize dishes and utensils in the facility.
[CA] Provide approved sanitizer measuring strips for the chemicals used in sanitizing utensils. equipment, and food contact surfaces.
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.
Heavy grease, food, and dirt buildup were observed on the floor below the cook-line, the equipment storage shelf, and inside the storage room.
[CA] Conduct a regular thorough cleaning on the floor area.
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.
Some potentially hazardous foods stored on the preparation fridge, including diced tomato, cream, and cheese were measured between 45°F and 50 °F.
[CA] All potentially hazardous foods like meat, seafood, poultry, dairy products, cooked vegetables, cooked cereals, greens, and diced tomatoes shall always be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Please monitor the temperature and use of the refrigeration unit regularly
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 15, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Jan 16, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 16, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Jan 15, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
1 recorded violation
criticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Couple of cockroaches live were observed on the floor of the kitchen area and on the wall above wash and equipment storage shelf.
[CA] Eliminate all insects/rodents from the facility by a legal method. Until the live cockroaches are all eliminated and verified by a district inspector, the facility shall be closed. Please contact the district inspector for a follow-up inspection.
During a follow-up inspection, no live or dead vermin, indication of the dropping, gnawing, or rat rub marking should be observed. The owner of the facility must provide a pest control company report which indicates what interventions were conducted and observed violations and recommendations.
The structural issues including the cracks, crevices, and gaps between the wall and the sinks and the preparation tables and the walls must be caulk or sealed. To prevent vermin hiding and breading and easy cleaning of the floor area, all food products must remove from the floor and stored on shelves or dunnage racks.
Any operational and structural issues that contribute to the vermin infestation must also be addressed.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jan 14, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
7 recorded violations
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Repeated violation: Compressed gas cylinders used for the soda dispenser were not chained to a secure stand.
[CA] To prevent possible accident from falling compressed gas cylinder, all the cylinders must restrain to a secure stand.
Boxes of single use and other utensils were stored on the floor back in the storage area.
[CA] For easy floor cleaning and to prevent insect/rodent infestation and hiding, store all utensils/equipment at least six inches off the floor on approved shelf/dunnage rack at all the time.
The ice scoop for the ice machine was stored on an unclean surface.
[CA] All reusable utensils including the ice scoop must be stored on clean surface/container in between use.
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.
Excessive water accumulation was observed on the floor below dishwashing, working sinks, and the storage shelves.
[CA] Keep the floor areas neat, clean, and dry all the time.
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.
There was no soap supply on the kitchen's handwash station.
[CA] Provide soap supply for the handwash immediately. The person in charge refilled the supplies (COS).
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.
Some potentially hazardous foods stored on the preparation fridge, including diced tomato, cream, and cheese were measured between 45°F and 50 °F.
[CA] All potentially hazardous foods like meat, seafood, poultry, dairy products, cooked vegetables, cooked cereals, greens, and diced tomatoes shall always be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Please monitor the temperature and use of the refrigeration unit regularly
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.
Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
Employee working back in the kitchen was observed touching unclean surface and handle clean utensils without washing hand.
[CA] Employee must be trained to wash hand in between touching unclean surface and ready to eat food products, after cleaning or handling chemicals, after picking up something off of the floor, after handling the register/money, after handling garbage, after touching face, hair or body, after eating, drinking, smoking, and chewing gum, after using the bathroom, and after sneezing, coughing, or using a tissue. The employee was told to wash his hands and change his gloves (COS).
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.
Multiple live cockroaches were observed above the wash sinks and above the clean utensil storage shelf.
[CA] Eliminate all insects/rodents from the facility by a legal method. Until the live cockroaches are all eliminated and verified by a district inspector, the facility shall be closed. Please contact the district inspector for a follow-up inspection.
During a follow-up inspection, no live or dead vermin, indication of the dropping, gnawing, or rat rub marking should be observed. The owner of the facility must provide a pest control company report which indicates what interventions were conducted and observed violations and recommendations.
The structural issues including the cracks, crevices, and gaps between the wall and the sinks and the preparation tables and the walls must be caulk or sealed. To prevent vermin hiding and breading and easy cleaning of the floor area, all food products must remove from the floor and stored on shelves or dunnage racks.
Any operational and structural issues that contribute to the vermin infestation must also be addressed.
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.
Repeated violation: Couple of wet/soiled wiping cloths were stored on the counters.
[CA] Wet/soiled wiping cloths must be stored in a bucket that has standard sanitizer concentration in between use which is 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine (bleach).
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Aug 5, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
A couple of wet/soiled wiping cloths were stored on the counters.
[CA] Wet/soiled wiping cloths must be stored in a bucket that has standard sanitizer concentration in between use which is 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine (bleach).
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.
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
The ice scoop for the ice machine was stored on an unclean surface.
[CA] All reusable utensils including the ice scoop must be stored on clean surface/container in between use.
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.
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
There is no wet mop hanger installed by the janitorial sink.
[CA] Install a mop hanger immediately.
There are some holes, cracks, and crevices on the wall above the warewash and handwash stations.
[CA] To prevent vermin hiding and breading, please seal the cracks, crevices, and holes on the wall immediately.
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.
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
There is no approved sanitizer measuring strip to measure the concentration of the chemicals used to sanitize dishes and utensils in the facility.
[CA] Provide approved sanitizer measuring strips for the chemicals used in sanitizing utensils. equipment, and food contact surfaces.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 5, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jul 30, 2025
Pass
9 recorded violations
minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Repeated violation: Couple of wet/soiled wiping cloths were stored on the counters.
[CA] Wet/soiled wiping cloths must be stored in a bucket that has standard sanitizer concentration in between use which is 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine (bleach).
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.
Excessive water accumulation was observed on the floor below dishwashing, working sinks, and the storage shelves.
[CA] Keep the floor areas neat, clean, and dry all the time.
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.
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Repeated violation: Compressed gas cylinders used for the soda dispenser were not chained to a secure stand.
[CA] To prevent possible accident from falling compressed gas cylinder, all the cylinders must restrain to a secure stand.
Boxes of single use and other utensils were stored on the floor back in the storage area.
[CA] For easy floor cleaning and to prevent insect/rodent infestation and hiding, store all utensils/equipment at least six inches off the floor on approved shelf/dunnage rack at all the time.
The ice scoop for the ice machine was stored on an unclean surface.
[CA] All reusable utensils including the ice scoop must be stored on clean surface/container in between use.
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.
Some potentially hazardous foods stored on the preparation fridge, including diced tomato, cream, and cheese were measured between 45°F and 50 °F.
[CA] All potentially hazardous foods like meat, seafood, poultry, dairy products, cooked vegetables, cooked cereals, greens, and diced tomatoes shall always be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Please monitor the temperature and use of the refrigeration unit regularly
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.
Repeated violation: There was no functional thermometer inside of the under-counter fridge.
[CA] To monitor the ambient air temperature of the units, please install a functional thermometer on all refrigeration units.
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.
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
There is no wet mop hanger by the janitorial sinks.
[CA] Install a wet mop hanger by the janitorial sink. All wet mops must be hung on the wet mop hanger.
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.
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
The hot water handle for the handwash station located back in the kitchen is not working.
[CA] Repair/replace the handle for the faucet immediately.
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.
Employees were observed washing dishes in the three compartment warewash sink without any sanitizer.
[CA] Whenever utensils, equipment, and food contact surfaces are cleaned, they need to be washed with soapy water, rinse with clean water, and sanitized with 200 ppm quaternary ammonia sanitizer or 100 ppm chlorine. The manager demonstrated the proper washing procedures. The dishwasher was demonstrated on the proper method of dishwashing. The utensils were rewashed accordingly (COS).
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.
There were no paper towel and soap supplies on the bar's three compartment warewash sink which also is being used for handwashing. There was no paper towel supply on the kitchen's handwash sink as well.
[CA] Provide soap and paper towel supplies for the handwash immediately. The person in charge refilled the supplies (COS).
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 30, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Nov 14, 2024
Pass
8 recorded violations
minorCode K29Chemicals
Official wording
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
A household insect spray was observed in the facility.
[CA] To eliminate insects from the facility, a pest control intervention may only be conducted by professional. Please stop using the household chemicals to eliminate insects from the facility.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
An open cup employee drinks was stored on the preparation tables.
[CA] To prevent possible contamination, employees may only drink with covered cup container and store their drink in designated areas.
There is a gap between the screen door and the finish concrete floor in the back door.
[CA] To prevent insect/rodent infestation, please install a weatherstripping on the screen door.
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.
Couple of wet/soiled wiping cloths were stored on the counters.
[CA] Wet/soiled wiping cloths must be stored in a bucket that has standard sanitizer concentration in between use which is 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine (bleach).
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.
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Compressed gas cylinders used for the soda dispenser were not chained to a secure stand.
[CA] To prevent possible accident from falling compressed gas cylinder, all the cylinders must restrain to a secure stand.
Boxes of single use and other utensils were stored on the floor back in the storage area.
[CA] For easy floor cleaning and to prevent insect/rodent infestation and hiding, store all utensils/equipment at least six inches off the floor on approved shelf/dunnage rack at all the time.
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.
There was no functional thermometer inside of the under-counter fridge.
[CA] To monitor the ambient air temperature of the units, please install a functional thermometer on all refrigeration units.
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.
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
There is not a food safety manager certified person in the facility.
[CA] Someone from the facility must take a food safety certificate class within two months and keep copy of the certificate on file.
Food Safety Manager certificate class may be taken on the following websites:
1. Premier Food Safety:
https://www.premierfoodsafety.com/food-manager-certification/california\
2. Learn 2 Serve:
https://www.360training.com/learn2serve/food-safety-manager/California
3. Serve Safe Manager:
https://www.servsafe.com/ServSafe-Manager
Couple of the employees do not have food handler cards.
[CA] Employee engaged in food preparation, storage, and service and who do not have food safety certificate must take food handler cards within a month of hire.
California approved Food Handler Card (FHC) class providers
All Directory Listing (ahttps://anabpd.ansi.org/Accreditation/credentialing/certificate-issuers/AllDirectoryListing?prgID=228,238&statusID=4nsi.org)
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.
Many food products on boxes were stored directly on the floor or on milk crate back in the storage areas.
[CA] To prevent insect hiding and breading and for easy cleaning of the floor area, please store all food products at least six inches off the floor on approved shelf or dunnage rack.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Couple of dead cockroaches were observed below shelves and wash sinks back in the kitchen area.
[CA] Eliminate cockroaches by a legal method and conduct a thorough regular cleaning of the floor area and the floor sinks.
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.