Routine Inspection
Jan 27, 2026
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A BOTTLE OF BLEACH, SOAP AND A METAL SCRUBBER AND A SPONGE STORED ON ONE OF THE DRAINING BOARDS OF THE FOOD PREPARATION SINK. [CA] DO NOT WASH ANYTHING OR STORE ANY CLEANING SUPPLIES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION SINK.
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.
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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A CELL PHONE AND A SPEAKER STORED ON TOP OF A SECOND SLICER. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. COS FOUND THE MOP STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY.
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 wording
Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Inspector’s notes
FOUND RAW BEEF BEING THAWED INSIDE THE FOOD PREPARATION SINK WITH NO RUNNING WATER. [CA] FROZEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SHALL ONLY BE THAWED IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS: 1) UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41°F OR BELOW, 2) COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER POTABLE RUNNING WATER FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED TWO HOURS AT A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70°F OR BELOW, AND WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLUSH OFF LOOSE PARTICLES INTO THE SINK DRAIN, 3) IN A MICROWAVE OVEN, IF IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY IMMEDIATE PREPARATION, 4) AS A PART OF A COOKING PROCESS.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
MISSING CHLORINE TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE 50-100 PPM AND THE WARE WASHER AND 100 PPM AT THE SANITIZER BUCKET. [CA] PROVIDE TEST STRIPS.
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.
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Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A TRAY WITH LETTUCE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. FOUND FOOD BOXES STORE ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE MEAT SLICER. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE. COS
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 27, 2026 · Original Source