Routine Inspection
Apr 13, 2026
9 recorded violations
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Observed light in the walk-in freezer is not functional. [CA] Sufficient natural or artificial lighting shall be provided in areas of food storage and preparation.
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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.
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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Observed active leak in the pipe underneath the 3-compartment sink. [CA] Plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in good repair.
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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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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Observed accumulation of black mold-like substance on the top interior panel of the ice machine. [CA] Food contact surfaces shall be routinely cleaned and sanitized.
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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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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Observed pressurized cylinder tank is not securely stored. [CA] Pressurized cylinder tanks shall be securely fastened to a rigid structure.
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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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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Observed bulk ingredient bags (rice) are opened and uncovered. [CA] After opening, bulk ingredients shall be transferred to approved, food grade containers with tight fitting lids.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Facility lacks sanitizer test strips for sanitizer of choice (Sink & Surface and chlorine). [CA] [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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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
In the front area, observed numerous ants crawling on top of the soda machines and dispensers. Observed no contamination into food during inspection. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be maintained free of vermin and non-disease carrying ants, insects, weevils, gnats, and fruit flies. NOTE: Per PIC, facility receives monthly pest control services.
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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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Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Inspector’s notes
Observed active leak in the plumbing underneath the 3-compartment sink. Observed wastewater is actively leaking and causing a small, standing trail of water on the floor of the kitchen. [CA] Food facility shall not operate if there is sewage overflowing or backing up in the food facility. [SA] Confirmed plumbing technician arrived on-site during inspection to repair the plumbing fixture. Facility shall confirm that the 3-compartment sink is adequately draining with video evidence by 4/14/2026. Specialist directed facility to avoid the use of 3-compartment sink and use the mechanical dishwasher until sink is repaired. Clean and sanitize affected areas.
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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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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Actively working employees lack food handler cards. [CA] All food handlers shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of their employment as a 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 13, 2026 · Original Source