Routine Inspection
Apr 15, 2026
4 recorded violations
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
1. The posted food safety certificate is invalid and has the following information: Company: ServSafe Certification Name: Vinny Kottapalli Certification Number: 13316385 Exam Form: 5136 Date of Examination: 04/27/2023 Date of Expiration: 04/27/2027 The font and font weight are inconsistent, date of validity is incorrect for the certification type, includes month leading 0's which are not consistent with ServSafe safety certifications, and cannot be verified through the ServSafe website. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. 2. The food employee was unable to provide proof of a current food handler card. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
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Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed an accumulation of dark grime on the side basin surfaces of the preparation sink. [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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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
The cold water faucet is unable to fully close at the three compartment sink and can only be closed by the closing the mixing valve. [CA] All plumbing and plumbing fixtures shall be installed in compliance with applicable local plumbing ordinances, shall be maintained so as to prevent any contamination, and shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair.
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
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizer test strips were unavailable for use at the time of inspection. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
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, Apr 15, 2026 · Original Source