Routine Inspection
Dec 4, 2025
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector’s notes
THE RESTROOM DOORS DO NOT SELF CLOSE. [CA] PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOORS.
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 wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN DOES NOT DISPENSE WATER (HOT WATER). [CA] REPAIR THE FAUCET TO DISPENSE HOT WATER AT 100F.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
FOUND AN EMPLOYEE RINSING THE CUT CARROTS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] USE THE FOOD PREPARATION SINK FOR FOOD.
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 wording
Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Inspector’s notes
FOUND OCTOPUS AND SEAFEED BEING THAWED ON THE COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN. [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 A 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
FOUND A LARGE TRASH CAN STORED IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] KEEP THE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. COS
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 wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.
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 wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A FEW CLEAN POTS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. [CA] KEEP CLEAN POTS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
FOUND SHELLED EGGS AT 59F STORED ON THE COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. THE EGGS WERE RETURNED TO THE REFRIGERATOR.
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, Dec 4, 2025 · Original Source