Follow-Up Inspection
Dec 9, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 9, 2025 · Original Source
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2 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Dec 8, 2025
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
10 recorded violations
minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Accumulation of food debris and grease observed on shelving throughout kitchen , kitchen floor, and walk in cooler floor. [CA] Routinely clean and sanitize nonfood contact surfaces to prevent buildup.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
1) Cardboard used to line kitchen shelves and walk in freezer floor. [CA] Discontinue use of unapproved materials to line shelves and floors. 2) Plastic grocery bags used to store food items in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. [CA] All utensils and equipment shall be food grade material.
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 issuescriticalCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
1) Major: Water temperature measured 66F at 3 composition sink. 2) Minor: Water temperature measured between 66-67 at the hand wash sinks, preparation sink, and janitorial sink. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks. Hand wash sinks shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds. Note: Technician arrived on site during the end of inspection to repair water heater.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
In the walk in cooler, multiple food containers stored without lids. Pho broth pots are not covered with lids. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from possible contamination. Ensure all food containers have lids.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Facility is lacking chlorine sanitizer test strips. [CA] Test strips shall be provided to adequately measure the chlorine sanitizer concentration used during mechanical and manual 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Accumulation of mold-like substance and observed on interior of ice machine. [CA] Routinely clean and sanitize ice machine to prevent buildup.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Multiple drain flies observed throughout facility. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode K39Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Thermometers provided, accurate
Inspector’s notes
1) Multiple refrigeration units are lacking thermometers. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods. Place thermometer where it is easily visible while checking refrigerator temperature. 2) Facility is lacking a metal probe thermometer to measure internal food temperatures. [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 issuescriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
1) Major: No paper towels available at only hand wash sink in kitchen. [CA] Ensure paper towels are stocked at hand wash sink at all times. [COS] Paper towels were restocked. 2) Minor: Hand wash sink blocked by boxes of produce. [CA] Hand wash sinks shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. 3) In the restroom, stack of paper towels stored on top of hand dryer. [CA] Ensure paper towels are stored in the dispenser at all times to prevent contamination.
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 problemsminorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Bag of onions stored directly on floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
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, Dec 8, 2025 · Original Source