Routine Inspection
Mar 18, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Hummus prepackaged and placed on top of cold holding inserts measured 60F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PIC stated that they were incorrectly placed there and they were discarded.
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
Person in charge present and performing duties
Inspector’s notes
A designated person in charge was not available upon inspector's arrival. Kitchen manager did accept and became PIC during inspection. [CA] A “person in charge” who is responsible for operation of facility shall be present at the food facility during all hours of operation.
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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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
Per PIC, TPHC is used for gyros. Observed timers set up for the four hour time marking. Written procedures were not available. [CA] Provide written procedures and time marking for PHFs utilizing time as a public health control (TPHC).
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Inspector’s notes
Observed a frozen container of yogurt defrosting in handwash sink. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.
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 handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Front handwash sink was plugged and filled with water to defrost frozen yogurt. [CA] Ensure that handwash sinks are supplied and available at all times during operation.
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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 18, 2026 · Original Source