Routine Inspection
Sep 17, 2025
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Found single use paper towel stored outside of mounted dispenser at hand wash station located in prep area and restroom. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels.
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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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
1. Lacking self-closing device on restroom door. [CA] Provide self-closing device. 2. Lacking mop rack at mop sink. Observed mopping equipment stored in mop bin. [CA] Install mop rack. At least one curbed cleaning facility or janitorial sink equipped with hot and cold water and drain shall be provided.
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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Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Missing 2 light bulbs at mechanical exhaust hood. [CA] Provide light bulb.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Measured container of milk holding at 44F in 2 door upright in customers area. [CA] Maintain all cold PHFs 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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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Found black/red like substance on white interior panel of ice machine. [CA] Routinely clean.
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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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
1. Found several containers of donut fillings stored on the floor in back prep area. [CA] Food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off the floor. 2. Found pooled eggs stored above ready to eat foods/produce in 2 door reach in. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Found flies in dining 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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 17, 2025 · Original Source