Routine Inspection
Jan 26, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
1. MAJOR. Lack of paper towels at the handwash sink in the restroom. [Corrective Action] Ensure paper towels are always available to properly dry hands. [Corrected on Site] Employee refilled the paper towel dispenser at the handwash sink in the restroom. 2. Minor. Paper towels are not stored in the paper towels dispenser at the handwash sink at the warewash area. Loose roll of paper towels were observed nearby on the shelving. [Corrective Action] Store paper towels in the paper towel dispenser.
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.
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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Observed expired Food Handler's Card. [Corrective Action] All employees must have valid Food Handler's Card.
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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Signs posted; last inspection report available
Inspector’s notes
Lack of handwash sign at handwash sinks. [Corrective Action] A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be posted at all handwashing stations used by food employees.
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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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Back door observed left wide open. [Corrective Action] Keep doors closed when not actively going in or out. Install a screen door or an air curtain if back doors are normally left open.
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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Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
1. Heavy dust accumulation on the exhaust vent in the restrooms. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean. 2. Heavy food grime accumulation on the shelvings in the walk-in coolers. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean. 3. Heavy grime on the microwave. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean. 4. Heavy grime on the door handle of the dim sum walk-in cooler. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.
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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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Observed meat defrosting in the 2 compartment warewash sink. [Corrective Action] Use the food prep sink to conduct food prep activities.
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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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s notes
Dumpster lids observed open. [Corrective Action] Keep the dumpster lids closed when not actively dumping trash.
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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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
1. In the warewash room, observed paint peeling from the wall, grime accumulation on the walls, broken floor tiles, and metal cove base separating from the wall. [Corrective Action] Maintain walls clean and in good condition. Repair or replace the floor tiles. Repair or replace the metal cove base. 2. Old food debris observed on the floors at the cookline under the wooden steps and on the floor under the cooking equipments. Old food grime accumulation obsserved on the wooden steps as well. [Corrective Action] Clean the floors at the cookline daily. Maintain floors clean. Clean the wooden steps. 3. Heavy on oil/grease/flour accumulation on the floor in the dough prep room. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean. 4. Heavy grime accumulation on the floors in both walk-in coolers and the walk-in freezer. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.
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, Jan 26, 2026 · Original Source