Routine Inspection
Jan 8, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
Compliance with variance/ROP/HACCP Plan
Inspector’s notes
Facility is preparing various types of ice creams without the required licensing/permit from California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Ice cream was not proposed on menu submitted to this Division during the plan check and permitting of facility. This Division spoke with owner of the facility over the phone. Owner provided documentation of permit application to CDFA and is waiting for an inspection. [CA] Obtain proper licensing from CDFA in order to continue the preparation of any milk and dairy products. Contact Milk and Dairy Food Safety Branch of CDFA for assistance in obtaining the correct license and permit. [SA] Temporarily discontinue the preparation of ice cream until license is provided.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
The only hand washing station in the kitchen was obstructed with sanitizing container and bouquet of flowers maintained inside the wash basin. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. [COS] Obstructions were removed.
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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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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Five-year Food Safety Certificate (FSC) not available for review. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. Only one employee's food handler card was available for review. [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.
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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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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Facility lacks test strips to measure sanitizer concentration. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
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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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Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Chlorine sanitizer inside the bucket measured at 25 PPM chlorine. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).
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, Jan 8, 2026 · Original Source