Routine Inspection
Aug 20, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Paper towels were unavailable in the restroom. No other dispensers or other means of hand drying were available in this restroom. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers [COS] The paper towel dispenser was restocked at the time of inspection.
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.
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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed house fly in kitchen. [CA]The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin
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.
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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Observed customer entry doors propped open. [CA] Maintain doors closed to prevent the entrance of 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.
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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Not all food workers have a valid food safety manager certification or food handler card. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
In plain English
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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Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display
Inspector’s notes
Observed mussels and two containers of separate batches of clams in the three door upright cooler without the shellstock tags maintained in their containers. The applicable tags were maintained on the exterior door, but without additional identification of the two batches of clams. [CA] Shellstock tags shall remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty and shall be maintained for 90 calendar days from date of harvest. [COS] The PIC who previously handled the batch was able to identify which container was associated with their appropriate tags.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Observed raw shelled eggs stored above ready to eat foods in the walk in cooler. [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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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed the walls and base coving below/behind the three compartment sink and preparation sinks to be damaged. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 20, 2026 · Original Source