Routine Inspection
Sep 30, 2026
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
During warewashing, observed employee skip sanitizing step of metal cup. Per PIC, metal cup is used to scoop deep frying oil used to cook chicken. [CA] Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized using sanitizer at the appropriate concentration, such as quaternary ammonia at 200ppm. [COS] Employee washed, rinsed, and sanitized metal cup using quaternary ammonia at 200ppm.
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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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
At the time of inspection, PIC unable to present food handler cards of one employee. [CA] All employees who handle, prepare, or serve non-prepackaged food shall obtain a food handler card within 30 days of hire.
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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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
By the back of the facility, observed one dead cockroach on the floor. Observed two dead cockroaches on the wall by the washing machine. No live activity was observed. [CA] Food facilities shall remain free of insects and vermin.
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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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
At the time of inspection, PIC unable to present written procedures for TPHC (time is a public health control - 4 hour rule). [CA] Written procedures for TPHC (time is a public health control - 4 hour rule) shall be made available upon request.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
By the egg press, observed employee handle raw shell eggs and attempted to resume cooking before being stopped. Observed employee touch lip of carton of pooled eggs and attempted to take out tray of pancakes. [CA] Employees shall wash their hands before beginning work, before handling food/equipment/utensils, when switching from raw to ready to eat foods, after touching body parts, after using the restroom, and any time when contamination may occur. [COS] Employee was instructed to wash hands before cooking and handling pancakes.
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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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s notes
In the outside refuse area, garbage and recycling lids left open. [CA] Refuse container lids shall remain closed when not in use to prevent the harborage and attraction of vermin.
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, Sep 30, 2026 · Original Source