Routine Inspection
Aug 4, 2025
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Accumulation of grime and buildup observed on shelving within the walk-in refrigerator. [CA] Nonfood contact surfaces shall be maintained clean.
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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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s notes
Dumpster observed to be overflowing with refuse, with lid maintained open. [CA] Refuse containers shall be covered at all times when not in use.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
*REPEAT VIOLATION* Old, dry-appearing rodent droppings observed in the following locations: - 5 droppings on an upper shelf adjacent to the wine cooler in the back corner of the sales area - ~10 droppings behind the drink reach-ins at the front of the sales area - 2 droppings behind the ATM machine/stack of water bottles No other evidence of active rodent presence observed within the facility. [CA] Clean and sanitize areas of old droppings. The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. *Recommend getting a regular pest control service treatment until rodent presence has been abated
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
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Front door observed to be maintained open. [CA] Keep door closed to prevent the intrusion 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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Approximately four small, quarter-size holes observed in the ceiling of the hallway leading to the bathroom. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent harborage of vermin.
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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Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Inspector’s notes
*REPEAT VIOLATION* Walk-in refrigerator condenser line observed to be draining into a plastic pitcher situated within the floor sink. Per the PIC, they do not let wastewater from the walk-in drain directly into the floor sink because it backs up from neighboring facilities. [CA] Condensation line from walk-in refrigerator shall drain into an approved plumbing system via the floor sink.
In plain English
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial wording
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
Unapproved containers of bug spray and rodent repellent observed on a shelf in the storage room. [CA] Only those insecticides, rodenticides, and other pesticides that are necessary and specifically approved for use in a food facility may be used.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 4, 2025 · Original Source