Routine Inspection
Jun 18, 2025
7 recorded violations
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed flies in 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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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Observed use of cardboard boxes as shelf liner throughout the facility. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent.
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
Observed fly sticky roll hanging from the wall near office. [CA] Use approved methods to eliminate flies. Observed side door near prep area open. [CA] Keep back door closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. Observed unorganized and cluttered corners in prep area near hand wash sink and walk in cooler. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be kept clean fully operative, and in good repair. Maintain boxes 6 inches above the floor and away from the walls for access to clean under and around the racks.
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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Consumer self service does prevent contamination
Inspector’s notes
Observed walnuts bag open in a container without any lid for customer self service. [CA] Food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging, counter, service line, or sneeze guards that intercept a direct line between the consumer's mouth and the food being displayed, containers with tight-fitting securely attached lids, display cases, mechanical dispensers, or other effective means.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
*Repeat violation Hand wash sink in the prep area is obstructed by multiple food boxes. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times.
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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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Observed food boxes stored directly on floor in the facility. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Accumulation of grime and other food debris on floors throughout the facility. Accumulation of dust and dirt on wall in front of walk in cooler fans above the food racks. Walls in walk in cooler are not clean. [CA] Walls and/or floors in in the facility shall be kept 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, Jun 18, 2025 · Original Source