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3 inspections
Routine Inspection
Apr 6, 2026
Pass
7 recorded violations
minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
There is no approved sanitizer measuring strip to measure the concentration of the chemicals used to sanitize dishes and utensils in the facility.
[CA] Provide approved sanitizer measuring strips for the chemicals used in sanitizing utensils. equipment, and food contact surfaces.
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.
There was not a functional prob thermometer to measure the internal temperature of the cold and hot food products.
[CA] Provide an approved prob type thermometer and use it with regular calibration and sanitization.
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.
Some open bag food products were stored on the shelf in the dry storage area.
[CA] Store all open bag food products in properly labeled bulk containers.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Couple of dry rat droppings were observed by the mechanical dishwasher.
[CA] Eliminate all insects and rodents from the facility by a legal method.
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.
Couple of wet/soiled wiping cloths were stored on the counters.
[CA] Wet/soiled wiping cloths must be stored in a bucket that has standard sanitizer concentration in between use which is 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine (bleach).
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.
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
The ice scoop for the ice machine was stored on an unclean surface.
[CA] All reusable utensils including the ice scoop must be stored on clean surface/container in between use.
Boxes of single use and other utensils were stored on the floor back in the storage area.
[CA] For easy floor cleaning and to prevent insect/rodent infestation and hiding, store all utensils/equipment at least six inches off the floor on approved shelf/dunnage rack at all the time.
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.
Many food products on boxes were stored directly on the floor or on milk crate back in the storage area.
[CA] To prevent insect hiding and breading and for easy cleaning of the floor area, please store all food products at least six inches off the floor on an approved shelf or dunnage rack.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 6, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 8, 2025
Pass
10 recorded violations
minorCode K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Some open bag food products were stored on the shelf in the dry storage area.
[CA] Store all open bag food products in properly labeled bulk containers.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
There is a leakage from the handwash sink located by the cook line.
[CA] Repair the leakage immediately to give the employees easy access to wash hands.
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.
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.
The screen covers of the make-up air vents back in the preparation area and the restroom’s exhaust fan have heavy dust accumulation.
[CA] Clean the screen covers of the makeup air and the exhaust fan regularly.
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.
Employees working in the back in the kitchen area were observed drinking with open cup containers.
[CA] Employees may only drink or eat in designated areas. If employees must drink in the food preparation area, they must use covered cup container with a straw. Their drinks must also be stored in designated areas to prevent possible contamination.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
Couple of wet/soiled wiping cloths were stored on the counters.
[CA] Wet/soiled wiping cloths must be stored in a bucket that has standard sanitizer concentration in between use which is 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine (bleach).
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.
The current Environmental Health permit was not posted on public view.
[CA] The most current Environmental Health permit must be posted on public view at all the time.
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.
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
The ice scoop for the ice machine was stored on an unclean surface.
[CA] All reusable utensils including the ice scoop must be stored on clean surface/container in between use.
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.
There are some damaged/broken or missing floor tiles and coving tiles below and on the walls of the cooking equipment in the cooking line and back in the preparation area.
[CA] Replace the damaged/broken or missing floor tiles immediately.
There is a gap between the ceiling and the wall of one of the dry storage room.
[CA] To prevent vermin infestation, please seal the gap between the two structures.
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.
The bar's handwash station was used to store bottle of liquors.
[CA] Please removed the drinks from the handwash station to provide access for employees to wash hand whenever it is needed.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jan 9, 2025
Pass
11 recorded violations
minorCode K38Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Repeated violation: There are gaps in between the screens of the exhaust hood.
[CA] To trap all the steam, smoke, grease, and heat produced by the equipment located below the exhaust hood, seal |the gaps observed between the screens.
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.
There was no soap supply on the kitchen's preparation area handwash station.
[CA] Refill the wall-mounted soap dispenser immediately. Until the wall-mounted soap dispenser is refilled/fixed, provide a pump-type soap dispenser. The facility manager provided a pump-type soap dispenser (COS).
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.
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
There is a heavy leakage from the bar's handwash station.
[CA] Repair the leakage immediately.
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.
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Couple of open cup employee drinks were stored on the preparation tables.
[CA] To prevent possible contamination, employees may only drink with covered cup container and store their drink in designated areas.
Employee belongings including clothes and backpacks were stored on the utensil and food storage shelves.
[CA] Employee belongings must be stored in designated area.
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.
Couple of wet/soiled wiping cloths were stored on the counters.
[CA] Wet/soiled wiping cloths must be stored in a bucket that has standard sanitizer concentration in between use which is 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine (bleach).
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.
There is a slime buildup inside the ice machine.
[CA] Clean the internal part of the ice machine regularly.
Some recently washed utensils were stacked together on the utensil storage shelf.
[CA] Air dry all clean utensils before staking them together.
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.
--48 HOUR NOTICE—
Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $ 2,153.75 Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org/payment using the account ID number AR1291003.
A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to reinspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees.
A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating 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.
Some food products on boxes including syrup were stored directly on the floor or on milk crate back in the kitchen area.
[CA] To prevent insect hiding and breading and for easy cleaning of the floor area, please store all food products at least six inches off the floor on approved shelf or dunnage rack.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Food residue and slime buildup was observed on the floor and the floor sinks located below the preparation and wash sinks, and below the equipment stands.
[CA] Conduct a thorough and regular cleaning on the floor areas.
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.
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
Repeated violation: There is not a food safety manager certified person in the facility.
[CA] Someone from the facility must take a food safety certificate class within two months and keep copy of the certificate on file.
Food Safety Manager certificate class may be taken on the following websites:
1. Premier Food Safety:
https://www.premierfoodsafety.com/food-manager-certification/california\
2. Learn 2 Serve:
https://www.360training.com/learn2serve/food-safety-manager/California
3. Serve Safe Manager:
https://www.servsafe.com/ServSafe-Manager
Couple of the employees do not have food handler cards.
[CA] Employee engaged in food preparation, storage, and service and who do not have food safety certificate must take food handler cards within a month of hire.
California approved Food Handler Card (FHC) class providers
All Directory Listing (ahttps://anabpd.ansi.org/Accreditation/credentialing/certificate-issuers/AllDirectoryListing?prgID=228,238&statusID=4nsi.org)
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.