Routine Inspection
May 16, 2025
13 recorded violations
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Lacking chlorine test strips. [CA] Provide chlorine test strips to test concentration of sanitizer at dish machine and 2-compartment 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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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Major: Measured the following PHFs holding between 115F - 126F in 2 door hot holding unit: racks of ribs and tri tips. Per operator, PHFs placed in unit for less than 2 hours. [CA] Maintain all hot PHFs held at or above 135F. [COS] Operator directed to reheat PHFs to 165F. [SA] Operator may opted to use time as a public health control (TPHC). Minor: 1. Measured the following PHFs holding between 46F - 49F in 1 door reach in: raw marinated chicken and cooked briskets. 2. Measured tray of half portions of cooked chicken holding at 132 in 2 door hot holding unit. 3. Measured container of raw marinated pork holding at 45F in 2 door reach in. Per operator, PHFs placed in unit for less than 4 hours. [CA] Maintain all cold PHFs held at or below 41F and/or hot held at or above 135F.
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.
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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Found a few flies near mop sink, dish machine and men's restroom. [CA] Each food facility shall be free of pest such as flies. Provide approved pest control services.
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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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Found brown like substance on white interior panel of ice machine. [CA] Routinely 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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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
Measured chlorine concentration greater than 200ppm at 2-compartment sink. [CA] Maintain chlorine concentration at 100ppm.
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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.
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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
1. Missing coved base tile near 2-compartment sink and surrounding areas. Observed wooden boards used to cover cove base tile adjacent to 2-compartment sink. [CA] Replace missing coved based tiles with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. 2. Found black like substance, dust and debris on ceiling panels near grills. [CA] Routinely clean and/or replace ceiling panels.
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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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
1. Found a make shift beer tap on side of 3 door sliding unit near cash register. Observed beer keg inside of 3 door sliding unit where a whole was made to side of unit to dispense via tap. Observed a tube connected to tray rack of beer tap leading into a white container to capture and spills. [CA] New and/or replacement food equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation). Submit plans to plan check for equipment approval. 2. Observed 2 newly added 3 door reach in with tap at bar area. Bar area was not there previously. [CA] New and/or replacement food equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation). Plan check required. Submit plans to Santa Clara County Health Department.
In plain English
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 storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
1. Found containers of food items stored on the floor in the following areas: walk-in-cooler, small storage room, and corner left of 2-compartment sink. [CA] Food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off floor. 2. Found small bag of sugar and all purpose flour opened in small storage room. [CA] Once bags of food area open, store food content in multi-use containers to prevent from potential contamination.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Missing several light covers throughout food facility. [CA] Provide light covers/shields.
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.
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Proper cooling methods
Inspector’s notes
Found 2 containers of cooked macaroni pasta cooling in walk-in-cooler. Observed lids fully covering PHFs. [CA] When cooling PHF's, food may be left uncovered or loosely covered to allow rapid cooling. [COS[ Operator opened up lid of PHFs container.
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.
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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Found 2 expired food handlers card. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. Renew food handlers card.
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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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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
1. Found leaking faucet at 2-compartment sink (R) near dish machine when water is off. Observed spray nozzle leaking. Missing spray nozzle head. [CA] Repair leak, provide missing spray head. 2. Found mop sink (right knob) unable to turn on. [CA] Repair knob to be fully operable and in good repair. 3. Found a clogged floor drain below mop sink. [CA] Ensure floor drain is free flowing and in good repair.
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.
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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Found accumulated food debris under cooking equipment. [CA] Routinely clean.
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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 16, 2025 · Original Source