Routine Inspection
Jan 13, 2026
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Pot of tomato based soup with tofu hot holding at the cook line measured between 113F to 120F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Soup was reheated to be hot held.
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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Thermometers provided, accurate
Inspector’s notes
Facility lacks thermometer to measure food temperature. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.
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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Proper cooling methods
Inspector’s notes
Large pot of soup cooling inside the two-door upright refrigerator measuring at 80F. Manager stated that soup was cooled for approximately 1 hour. [CA] Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cooled rapidly from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within an additional 4 hours. Properly cool PHF's using shallow containers, using no more than 2 inches for solid foods and no more than 3 inches for liquids.
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 separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Container of raw shelled eggs maintained above ready-to-eat food items inside the two-door upright refrigerator. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Facility lacks test strips to measure sanitizer concentration. [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.
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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
The only hand wash sink in the facility partially obstructed with rolling chair placed in front. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. [COS] Obstruction was removed.
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 13, 2026 · Original Source