Routine Inspection
Jun 4, 2025
10 recorded violations
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A LEAKING PIPE BY THE 2 COMPARTMENT FOOD PREPARATION SINK NEAR THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] REPAIR THE LEAK.
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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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
MISSING A CEILING PANEL IN THE EQUIPMENT AND DISHES STORAGE ROOM. [CA] PROVIDE THE CEILING PANEL.
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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Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND MOLD LIKE ON THE WHITE PLASTIC FLAP IN THE ICE MACHINE. [CA] CLEAN THIS PART MORE OFTEN.
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
FOUND A FEW LARGE OPEN BAGS WITH FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, AND MASECA IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] ONCE OPENED, STORE THEIR CONTENTS IN A FOOD GRADE WASHABLE CONTAINER WITH A LID AND LABEL.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
FOUND 3 BOTTLES OF WHIPPING CREAM STORED IN THE SLIDE DOOR DRINK REFRIGERATOR AT 53F OVERNIGHT. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. SEE VC&D NOTE: THE OPERATOR IS STATING THAT THEY WILL USE THE REFRIGERATOR FOR SODAS ONLY AND CUPS ONLY.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
FOUND PLASTIC CUPS BEING USED TO SCOOP FLOUR, MASECA FLOUR, SALT AND SUGAR IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] USE ONLY FOOD GRADE WASHABLE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE AND KEEP THE HANDLE OUTSIDE THE FOOD.
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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Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
Inspector’s notes
THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DOES NOT REFERENCE THE RAW FOODS ON THE MENU. [CA] REFERENCE THE FOOD.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A MISSING HANDLE CAUSING TO HAVE A GAP ON THE BACK DOOR OF ABOUT 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER. [CA] SEAL THE GAP TO LESS THAN A QUARTER OF AN INCH TO DENY ENTRANCE TO VERMIN. FOUND AN UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN THE ROOM NEAR THE BAR. [CA] WHEN NOT USED, REMOVE THE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES. FOUND A PURSE AND KEYS STORED ON A SHELF NEXT TO FOOD RELATED ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.
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 handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE PAPER TOWELS OUTSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER AT THE FRONT BAR HAND WASH SINK. [CA] PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS INSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER.
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
THE LIGHT IN THE EQUIPMENT AND DISHES ROOM IS NOT WORKING. [CA] PROVIDE A WORKING LIGHT.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 4, 2025 · Original Source