Routine Inspection
Aug 15, 2025
5 recorded violations
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
There are no paper towels and the hand dryer is not on in the restroom. [CA] Provide paper towels or the air dryer for proper hand washing. [COS] The manager turned on the air dryer.
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
The temperature of the refrigerator with the cheese and chicken lunchable is holding PHF at about 51 degrees F. [CA] The PHF must be at 41 degrees F maximum. The owner threw away the cheese, lunchable, and rice puddings, milk, and butter. Do not use the unit for PHF until it is able to hold them 41 degrees F maximum.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
The bottom shelves are soiled where the chips are displayed. The cardboard is deteriorated and/or has stains. [CA] Clean the shelves and remove the stained cardboard boxes from lining the shelves.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
No employee has a food safety certificate. [CA] At least one employee must have a food safety certificate.
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
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
The dish washing sink reached 115 degrees F. [CA] it must reach 120 degrees F.
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, Aug 15, 2025 · Original Source