Routine Inspection
Jun 26, 2025
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Lack of chlorine test strips. [CA] Provide test strips and test dishwasher at 50 ppm.
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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Thermometers provided, accurate
Inspector’s notes
Lack of thermometer for unit across from meat slicer. [CA] Provide thermometer.
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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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Observed raw meat and seafood above ready to eat food in prep unit. [CA] Store raw meat/seafood below ready to eat food. [COS]
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 raw meat thawing in standing water in food prep sink. [CA] Thaw meat under running water of 70F for no more than 2 hours.
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.
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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Observed pink/black mold like debris on interior black panel of ice machine. [CA] Clean and sanitize this area frequently.
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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Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display
Inspector’s notes
Observed shellstock tags for mussels and clams were not found organized in chronological order. Tags were not in container in prep units, however tags were available. [CA] Store tags so that they are in chronological order by date the shellstock is sold/served. Keep tag in containers until they are sold.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
A grease filter is missing from the ventilation hood. [CA] Provide missing filter.
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.
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Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Uncovered food noted in prep units (bottom shelves). [CA] Keep food covered except when cooling.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 26, 2025 · Original Source