Routine Inspection
Mar 19, 2026
4 recorded violations
Official wording
Proper cooling methods
Inspector’s notes
In the produce walk-in: measured miso soup at 56F, manager stated the soup is in the process of cooling for approximately 2.5 hours. The containers of soup are covered in plastic wrap while being cooled. Ambient temperature in the walk-in measured at 48F. [CA] When cooling PHF's, food may be left uncovered or loosely covered to allow rapid cooling. [COS] Soup was uncovered and relocated to a different refrigerator for rapid cooling.
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
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Numerous house flies observed in the back area. [CA] Facility shall be kept free of 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 wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Ambient temperature in the produce walk-in measured at 48F. PHFs were relocated to a working refrigerator only whole produce are stored in this unit. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below.
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
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Accumulation of grease on ventilation hood filters. [CA] Ventilation hood filters shall be maintained clean and good repair.
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, Mar 19, 2026 · Original Source