Routine Inspection
Jun 30, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE BOTTOM OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN. FOUND THE FAN COVER WITH DUST IN THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE FAR WALL. [CA] CLEAN THE FAN COVERS. FOUND THE INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC FLAP OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. [CA] CLEAN AND SANITIZE THIS PART.
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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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
FOUND PLASTIC BOWLS IN THE FLOUR AND SALT WORKING CONTAINER. [CA] REMOVE THE PLASTIC BOWS. AND USE FOOD GRADE WASHABLE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE AND KEEP THE HANDLE OUTSIDE THE FOOD.
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.
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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE FRONT AND SIDE DOOR OPEN. [CA] CLOSE THE DOOR TO PREVENT THE ENTRANCE OF VERMIN.
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
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE KNIFE STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE WALL. THIS AREA IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. [CA] RELOCATE THE KNIFE TO A CLEAN LOCATION. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZER THE KNIFE PRIOR TO 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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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
FOUND CUT JICAMA STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG. [CA] USE FOOD GRADE WASHABLE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD. OR USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS TO STORE FOOD.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Proper cooling methods
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A CONTAINER WITH COOKED NOODLES BEING COOLED AND COVERED WITH PLASTIC. [CA] WHEN COOLING, UNCOVER THE FOOD. NOTE: COOL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD RAPIDLY FROM 135F TO 70F WITHIN 2 HOURS AND FROM 7-F TO 41F WITHIN 4 HOURS. APPROVED COOLING METHODS INCLUDE : 1) PLACING THE FOOD IN SHALLOW PANS NO MORE THAN 4 INCHES HIGH 2) SEPARATING THE FOOD INTO THINNER OR SMALLER PORTIONS. 3) USING RAPID COOLING EQUIPMENT (EX. BLAST CHILLER) 4) USING CONTAINERS THAT FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER (EX. STAINLESS STEEL) 5) ADDING ICE AS AN INGREDIENT. 6) USING ICE PADDLES 7) USING AN ICE BATH AND STIRRING FREQUENTLY 8) ACCORDANCE WITH A HACCP PLAN. COOLING FOODS SHALL HAVE ENOUGH SPACE AROUND THE CONTAINERS FOR COLD AIR TO CIRCULATE, BE LOOSELY COVERED, OR UNCOVERED AND STIRRED AS FREQUENTLY AS NEEDED TO EVENLY COOL.
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
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE HOOD BAFFLES. [CA] CLEAN THE BAFFLES MORE OFTEN.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 30, 2026 · Original Source