Routine Inspection
Sep 22, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
Proper cooling methods
Inspector’s notes
Cooling broth in deep vats. PIC instructed to transfer to shallow container. [CA] 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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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Cooked chicken measured at 90F. Per PIC, chicken was cooked 1 hour prior to inspection. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 135°F or above. [COS] Chicken was reheated to 165F and placed in a warmer.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Inspector’s notes
Thawing beef in a tub on a shelf. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Noodles in colander sitting on drainboard of 3-comp sink. [CA] Do not use the warewash sink for any other purpose other than washing and sanitizing equipment.
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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Thermometers provided, accurate
Inspector’s notes
No probe thermometer was available at time of inspection. [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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source