Routine Inspection
Jul 27, 2026
10 recorded violations
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A COUPLE OF WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE KITCHEN COUNTERS. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN 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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Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
2 LIGHT ARE NOT WORKING AT THE HOOD. [CA] PROVIDE WORKING LIGHTS.
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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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A COUPLE OF CELL PHONES STORED ON COUNTERS AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS AND KITCHEN COUNTERS. FOUND A MOP IN THE BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY. FOUND CLUTTER WITH BOXES, BOOTS AND POTS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE LARGE DRY STORAGE ROOM. [CA] REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND KEEP THE FLOORS CLEAR FOR CLEANING.
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.
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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
FOUND ALL THE FOOD AT THE FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT BETWEEN 102F AND 113F STORED IN THE UNIT FOR OVER 4 HRS. FOUND A CONTAINER WITH BEAN SPROUTS AT 67F ON THE SHELF IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] KEEP HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 135F OR ABOVE AND COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. SEE VC&D
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
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
FOUND CILANTRO AND PEANUTS STORED ON THE DRAINBOARDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] FOOD SHALL NOT BE PLACED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. USE THE FOOD PREPARATION SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION.
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
THE FLOOR IS MISSING A FEW TILES BY THE COOKING RANGE. [CA] REPLACE THE TILES.
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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Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Inspector’s notes
FOUND WASTE WATER IN THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] DISCARD THE WASTE WATER IN THE SANITARY SEWER.
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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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
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THE RESTROOM DOOR DOES NOT SELF CLOSE. [CA] PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR.
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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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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
REPEAT VIOLATION MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS AND THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR THE FOOD EMPLOYEES. [CA] PROVIDE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS AND THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR THE FOOD EMPLOYEES. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS VIOLATION MAY RESULT IN FURTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTION.
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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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
FOUND FRUIT FLIES IN THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. [CA] REMOVE THE FLIES
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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 27, 2026 · Original Source