Routine Inspection
May 26, 2026
3 recorded violations
Official wording
Permits available
Inspector’s notes
--------------------------------------48 HOUR NOTICE—----------------------------- Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $1,435.00 Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to reinspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees. A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
1. MAJOR. Lack of soap at the handwash sink in the employee's restroom. [Corrective Action] Ensure soap is always available to properly wash hands. [Corrected on Site] PIC refilled the soap dispenser. 2. Paper towels were not observed stored in the paper towel dispenser at the handwash sink at the service area. Per PIC, the paper towel dispenser is broken. [Corrective Action] Store paper towels inside the paper towel dispenser. Repair or replace the paper towel dispenser. 3. The soap dispenser at the handwash sink in the cake design room was observed partially blocked by a cutting board. [Corrective Action] Ensure soap dispenser is easily 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 strawberries stored directly under the paper towel dispenser at the handwash sink in the cake design room. [Corrective Action] Do not store any foods under the paper towel dispenser or by the handwash sink. Discussed installing splash guards around the handwashing area.
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, May 26, 2026 · Original Source