Routine Inspection
May 12, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Ice bin drain lines are directly plumbed into the waste water piping. [CA] All equipment that discharges liquid waste shall be drained by means of indirect waste pipes, and all wastes drained by them shall discharge through an airgap into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor.
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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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Clutter and unused equipment stored behind the rear of the facility. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.
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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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
The floor within the bar is unsealed, non-cove base flooring. The floor surface within the walk in refrigerator is unsealed wood. [CA] The floor surfaces shall be smooth, of durable construction, and of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. The juncture of the floor and wall shall be coved with a 3/8-inch minimum radius coving and shall extend up the wall at least 4 inches.
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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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Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Build-up of a mold like material on the inner wall panels of the walk in refrigerator. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed the installation of a Vevor unventilated pizza oven at the bar (not in use). Unit does not appear to have a ANSI accredited certification. [CA] Remove unapproved equipment. All utensils and equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation). A person proposing to install new cooking equipment shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. 2. The ambient temperature of the two door upright refrigerator measured at 56 F. [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.
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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed drain fly activity throughout the facility. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit 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.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Ice bins are installed directly next to the hand wash sink and the three compartment sink drain boards. [CA] A minimum 6" high metal splash guard spanning the full length of the drainboard shall be installed on each ice bin to protect the potable ice from splash contamination. And additional splash guard shall be installed between the hand wash sink and ice bin.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Measured whipped cream at 55 F within the two door upright refrigerator. Ambient temperature of the unit measured at 56 F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Whipped cream voluntarily 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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 12, 2026 · Original Source