Routine Inspection
Sep 1, 2026
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Food safety manager's certificate and food handler cards unavailable for review. [CA] Ensure at least one valid food safety manager's certificate is obtained and available fore review. All other employees that handle food shall obtain food handler cards.
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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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Observed a plastic shelf installed with various spices and ingredients in a room next to the water heater. [CA] Ensure dry food is properly stored in a dry storage area that is away from areas that may cause contamination.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Observed unapproved shelving installed within the kitchen area and a portable AC unit installed with the ventilation leading to the type I hood. [CA] Ensure only approved materials and equipment are installed within the facility. Equipment shall be properly installed with required approval through plan check as needed.
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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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
At the handwash station, observed paper towels stored outside of a paper towel dispenser. [CA] Ensure handwash stations are provided with hand soap and paper towels in their respective dispensers.
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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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
In the kitchen area, observed cracks/crevices on the wall to the right of the cookline. [CA] Ensure all cracks and crevices are sealed to prevent possible
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
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Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Observed a bag of onions stored on the ground in the back storage area. [CA] Ensure all food is stored at least 6" off the floor on approved shelving.
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, Sep 1, 2026 · Original Source