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2 inspections
Routine Inspection
Apr 15, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Pressurized cylinders by the beer walk-in cooler observed not secured to a rigid structure.
[Corrective Action] Secure the pressurized cylinders to a rigid structure.
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.
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Missing baffle in the exhaust hood at the cookline.
[Corrective Action] Install the baffle (filter) into 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.
Cracked or missing floor tiles by the prep sink.
[Corrective Action] Maintain floors in good condition.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 15, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jan 30, 2025
Pass
7 recorded violations
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed excessive accumulation of grease and food debris underneath the cook line. [CA] Routinely clean floors, walls, and ceilings and maintain premises in sanitary condition to prevent pest harborage.
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.
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Employees lack food handler cards. [CA] All food handlers shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of their employment. Food handler cards shall be available for review on-site.
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.
Menu is missing consuming advisory for undercooked foods (burgers, steak, eggs). [CA] Provide consumer advisory warning for the sale of raw or undercooked animal-derived foods.
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.
In the walk-in storage, observed box of potatoes stored on the floor. Observed food stored on top of plastic crates on the floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least six inches elevated from the floor on approved and easily cleanable shelving (ex. Dunnage racks).
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Facility lacks sanitizer test strips. [CA] Provide appropriate sanitizer test strips to accurately measure the concentration of sanitizing solution.
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.
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Observed gaps between the filters of ventilation hood, directly above cook line. [CA] Provide approved ventilation over all cooking equipment to effectively remove cooking odors, smoke, steam, grease, heat, and vapors. Hood ventilation filters shall be maintained in good repair.
Observed light under hood without protective shielding or cover. Electrical wires are exposed. [CA] Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas of food preparation and storage.
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.
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
By the cook line, observed aluminum foil used to line shelves. [CA] Discontinue the use of unapproved materials in the facility. Materials and equipment shall be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
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.