Routine Inspection
Nov 18, 2025
5 recorded violations
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Observed used wiping towels on table tops in kitchen. [CA] Keep the used wiping towels in the sanitizer bucket between each use.
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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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
Observed a spray bottle with cleaning chemicals unlabeled. [CA] Label all spray bottles with the contents. [COS] The owner labeled the bottle.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed ants on the front counter. [CA] Take effective measures to eliminate the ants from inside. Protect food from contamination.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
No food handler card or food safety certificate available. [CA] They must be available upon request. All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of, and shall be properly trained in, food safety as it relates to their assigned duties.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
There are no test strips available. [CA] Provide and use the test strips to monitor concentration of sanitizer.
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, Nov 18, 2025 · Original Source