Routine Inspection
May 19, 2026
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Scoop handle for scooping tuna was touching food. [CA] Store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Permits available
Inspector’s notes
--48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $ $1,721.25. Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to reinspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees. A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit.
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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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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Cold holding unit with Salmon, Tuna, and Imitation crab was measured 43F - 47F. PHF was placed in 30 minutes ago. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] PHF shall be rapid chilled to 41F before placing onto a cold holding unit.
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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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Refrigeration with drinks and Onigiri was measured 70F. [CA] Fix/repair the unit.
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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Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Hot water at the hand washing sink inside the restroom was measured 70F. [CA] Handwashing facilities equipped with a mixing valve that is not readily adjustable at the faucet, shall provide warm water at least 100°F, but not greater than 108°F.
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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.
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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
Lack time marking for White rice measured 112F. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. Lack time marking for onigiri. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review.
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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, May 19, 2026 · Original Source