Routine Inspection
Jul 21, 2025
3 recorded violations
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
At the bar, observed a lack of hand soap and paper towels at the 3 compartment sink. 3 compartment sink is the only available sink for handwashing at the front counter. Per operator, 3 compartment sink at the back prep/storage room is used for handwashing. Observed 3 compartment sink in the back prep/storage is stocked with hand soap and paper towels. [CA] Ensure handwash stations are provided with hand soap and paper towels from their respective dispensers to allow for handwashing. [SA] Operator to provide hand soap and paper towels for use at the bar.
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 contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Observed mold-like growth on the interior panel of the ice machine. [CA] Ensure interior panel of the ice machine is frequently cleaned and sanitized to prevent possible contamination of food (ice). At the bar area, in the soda gun nozzle, observed mold-like growth/accumulation. [CA] Ensure soda gun is nozzle is frequently cleaned and sanitized to prevent possible contamination.
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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Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
Inspector’s notes
At the bar, observed fruit flies in a bottle of alcohol. [CA] Food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health and shall be discarded immediately. [COS] Operator discarded bottle of alcohol.
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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 21, 2025 · Original Source