Routine Inspection
Mar 18, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
The only handwash station at the cooking area was blocked off by a portable AC unit. [CA] Ensure the handwash station is accessible at all times. [COS] Staff relocated the A/C unit to unobstruct the handwash station.
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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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
1. A dead cockroach was observed on the wall near the water heater. 2. A hatched cockroach egg sack (ootheca) was observed on the wall in the staff room. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches or old droppings. Provide pest control as necessary.
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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Signs posted; last inspection report available
Inspector’s notes
1. The restrooms lack handwash reminder signs for staff. [CA] A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be posted at all handwashing stations used by food employees. 2. The posted Environmental Health permit is not for the food operation but the Hazardous Materials permit. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility. Display the food health permit.
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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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Repeat Violation: The three compartment sink faucet is leaking. [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.
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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
The meat cooler and convection oven are in disrepair. [CA] Ensure to maintain equipment in good repair. Repair, replace, or service the equipment.
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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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Repeat Violations: 1. There are several holes in the facility (under the cash register, along cables and piping on the ceiling). 2. There are several pieces of cove base tiling that are in disrepair and detaching from the wall. Near the walk in cooler and second drive through window. 3. There are several areas of the FRP on the wall in disrepair near the walk in cooler. 4. There is a large accumulation of grease and food debris under cookline equipment. [CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean and in good repair.
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 storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Repeat Violation: Facility is storing extra boxes of food related equipment such as to go bags, boxes, and other food contact materials in the outdoor refuse enclosure. [CA] Food or food related equipment shall be stored in an approved fully enclosed food facility. Move them inside and cease using the refuse area as storage for food and food related equipment. [COS] The open box of to go bags was discarded. Other items were moved inside.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Inspector’s notes
One of the A/C units liquid waste was flowing into the handwash station at the cook line. [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. [COS] The waste hoses were reloacted to the floor sink under the ice cream machine.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 18, 2026 · Original Source