Routine Inspection
Jul 15, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE FISH TANKS WITH GREEN ALGAE. [CA] CLEAN THE TANKS MORE OFTEN. FOUND THE DISPLAY CASE WINDOWS OF THE DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR WITH GREEN ALGAE. [CA] CLEAN THE WINDOWS MORE OFTEN.
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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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF FLY ACTIVITY. [CA] ELIMINATE ALL FLY PRESENCE.
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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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
ONE OF THE HAND WASH SINKS IN THE PRODUCE DEPARTMENT WAS COVERED WITH CARDBOARD. [CA] KEEP THE HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. COS
In plain English
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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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
FOUND CUT RAW FISH AT THE CONSUMER SELF-SERVICE DISPLAY ON ICE. [CA] CUT RAW FISH SHALL BE PROPERLY BAGGED WHEN SOLD FOR RETAIL AT THE SELF-SERVICE DISPLAY.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE NOODLES IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT 49F. [CA] KEEP THE PERISHABLE NOODLES AT 41F OR BELOW.
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
Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display
Inspector’s notes
MISSING THE CERTIFICATION TAGS FOR THE SHELLSTOCK. THE RECEIPT WAS PRODUCED SHOWING THE APPROVED SOURCE. ALSO, DIFFERENT SPECIES OF SHELLFISH ARE COMINGLED IN THE TANK. [CA] PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATION TAGS AND KEEP EACH SPECIES OF SHELLFISH AND FROM DIFFERENT LOTS STORED IN SEPARATE TANKS. REMOVE THE SHELLFISH FROM CONSUMER SELF SERVE UNTIL THE PROPER CERTIFICATION IS PROVIDED.
In plain English
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
FOUND NO VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE'S RESTROOM. [CA] PROVIDE VENTILATION.
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
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
THE WALL BY THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA IS IN DISREPAIR. [CA] REPAIR THE WALL. THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER HAS GARBAGE ON THE FLOOR. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.
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, Jul 15, 2026 · Original Source