Routine Inspection
Sep 19, 2025
2 recorded violations
Official wording
Consumer self service does prevent contamination
Inspector’s notes
Utensils, forks and knives, placed out for consumer self-service are not protected from contamination. The part of the utensil that touches food is exposed. [CA] Utensils placed out for consumer self-service shall be protected from consumer contamination. Examples: utensils can be covered, individually packaged, or stored in a manner where only the handles are exposed.
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 wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Employee's personal backpack is stored on top of pizza boxes. [CA] Store personal items separate or below food contact items to prevent cross contamination.
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 insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 19, 2025 · Original Source