Routine Inspection
Jan 14, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Grime or mold like substance observed inside the ice machine near the ice chute. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and sanitize inside the ice machine.
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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Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Gas type rice cooker observed outside of the exhaust hood. [Corrective Action] Ensure cooking equipment is used under the exhaust hood.
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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Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Hot water not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Provide hot water of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit at handwash sinks.
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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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Lack of wall mounted paper towel dispenser in one of the restroom. Loose paper towels available. [Corrective Action] Install wall mounted paper towel dispenser and store paper towels inside of it.
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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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
1. Food Safety Certification and Food Handler's Card not available for review. [Corrective Action] 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. [Corrective Action] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date 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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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Lack of chlorine test strips. [Corrective Action] Provide chlorine test strips to be able to monitor chlorine sanitizer concentration.
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
1. Old food debris observed on the lower shelf of all work tables. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean. 2. Heavy dust accumulation on the exhaust vent in the restrooms. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain 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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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
1. Pooling of water under the ice machine. Per PIC, the tube is not draining into the floor sink. [Corrective Action] Ensure water from the ice machine drains into the floor sink. 2. Deteriorated wall observed by the ice machine. [Corrective Action] Maintain wall in good condition. 3. Heavy grime accumulation on the floor in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Walk-in cooler does not have the proper flooring. [Corrective Action] Maintain floors clean. Ensure proper type of flooring in the walk-in cooler. 4. Flooring in the customer dining area observed with gaps and not fully installed to the walls. Per PIC, wooden plank flooring install due to the floor tiles were slippery. [Corrective Action] Ensure the correct flooring materials are installed and completed. 5. Grime accumulation on the doors of the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source