Routine Inspection
May 19, 2025
6 recorded violations
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
In the kitchen area, by the large stand mixer, and in the corner of the pot/pan storage, observed dry rodent droppings. [CA] Ensure facility is kept free of vermin. Clean and sanitize all areas with activity. Contact pest control to provide service for the facility. Seal all cracks and crevices to prevent an entrance for and possible harborage 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.
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Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Observed open bags of flour and sugar stored in the dry storage room. Observed bags of dry food stored in a container on the floor. [CA] Ensure all food is stored at least 6" off the floor on approved shelving. All open bags of dry food shall be transferred to food grade containers and covered with a fitted lid.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Observed mold-like growth on the inner panel of the ice machine. [CA] Ensure inner panel of the ice machine is frequently cleaned and sanitized to prevent possible contamination of food (ice).
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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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Observed paper towel dispenser was not stocked. Kitchen was not in use during time of inspection. [CA] Ensure all handwash stations are stocked with hand soap and paper towels in their respective dispensers to allow for proper handwashing. [SA] Operator placed a roll of paper towels by the handwash station.
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Food safety manager's certificate unavailable upon request. [CA] Ensure a valid food safety manager's certificate is obtained and available on site for review. [SA]
In plain English
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 wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
In the kitchen area, observed gaps around plumbing by walls, and open wall sockets/holes. [CA] Ensure facility walls are sealed 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 19, 2025 · Original Source