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The full inspection history
2 inspections
Follow-Up Inspection
Nov 25, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Main water valve for hot water at the seafood hand wash station was turned off. Employee stated that the main water valve is shut off to the hand sink to divert water to a hose to fill a container to wash the floors of the seafood department.
[CA] All plumbing and plumbing fixtures shall be installed in compliance with applicable local plumbing ordinances, shall be maintained so as to prevent any contamination, and shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair.
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.
Paper towel provided inside dispenser at the hand sink at the seafood department, however towels observed not accessible.
[CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers. Ensure hand soap and paper towels are readily available and easily accessible at all times.
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, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Nov 18, 2025
Conditional Pass
12 recorded violations
minorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Old rodent droppings observed on liquor storage shelf by the produce wash area.
One dead American cockroach observed on floor of the warehouse.
Per manager, facility is serviced monthly.
No other activity was observed.
[CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches or old droppings.
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.
Numerous wall tiles of the meat and seafood department observed detached from the wall.
[CA] Repair the wall with a durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable surface.
Observed heavy accumulation of debris on floors throughout the facility, especially underneath storage racks.
[CA] Regularly clean under equipment to prevent accumulation of 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.
Observed heavy accumulation of green and pink growth matter on the underside of the cutting boards used to prepare fish.
[CA] Clean, sanitize, and maintain 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.
Observed opened shell stock tanks holding live clams for customer self-service.
[CA] Raw non-packaged food of animal origin shall not be offered for customer self-service.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
Heavy leak observed below the waste drain pipe of the three-compartment sink at the meat department. Waste water is being redirected into the floor drain with cardboard boxes.
[CA] Liquid waste shall be disposed of through the approved plumbing system and shall discharge into the public sewerage or into an approved private sewage disposal system.
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.
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Hot water faucet at the hand wash station at the produce preparation room inoperable. Heavy leak observed at the faucet of the two-compartment preparation sink at the produce preparation room.
[CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.
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.
All hand wash stations in the meat and seafood department observed with one or more of the following:
- Completely obstructed with tools, boxes, etc.
- Lacked paper towels.
- Heavily encrusted with grime and debris.
[CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers. Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times.
Hand wash station in the men's restroom lacked paper towels. Heater air dryer was also inoperable.
[CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels.
[COS] Obstructions were cleared. Paper towels were provided in the men's restroom.
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.
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Observed cutting boards heavily scored and stained.
[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.
Observed employee at the seafood department defrosting bag of frozen octopus using hot water. Water measured at 104F.
[CA] Water temperature shall be under 70°F while thawing food.
Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.
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.
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Five year Food Safety Certified (FSC) manager certificate unavailable for review.
[CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.
* Repeat violation
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.
Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display
Inspector’s notes
Observed bags of oysters and blood clams maintained on ice without shellstock tags. Manager stated that the manager of the seafood department is not in today and they are the ones that usually maintains the seafood department.
Observed pile of shellstock tags for various types of shellfish maintained hooked onto the wall.
[CA] The identity of the source of shellstock that are sold or served shall be maintained for 90 calendar days from the dates of harvest by using an approved recordkeeping system that keeps the tags or labels in chronological order correlated to the date or dates the shellstock are sold or served.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Bags of raw meats maintained in ice bins in front of the display cases with inadequate ice measured between 45F to 47F.
[CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.
[COS] Employee added ice to cover PHF items.
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.