Routine Inspection
Apr 2, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Working utensils were stored on an unclean surface. [CA] All reusable utensils must be stored in clean container/surface in between use. Boxes of single use and other utensils were stored on the floor back in the storage area. [CA] For easy floor cleaning and to prevent insect/rodent infestation and hiding, store all utensils/equipment at least six inches off the floor on approved shelf/dunnage rack at all the time.
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
Many food products on boxes were stored directly on the floor or on milk crate back in the storage area. [CA] To prevent insect hiding and breading and for easy cleaning of the floor area, please store all food products at least six inches off the floor on an approved shelf or dunnage rack.
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
Drumsticks stored on the steam table were measured below 120 OF. The chef said the product was cooked an hour ago. [CA] All potentially hazardous foods like meat, seafood, poultry, dairy products, cooked vegetables, cooked cereals, greens, and diced tomatoes shall always be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. If any food products are stored at room temperature, time/temperature logs must be maintained which indicate the time the food product are taken from the fridge and the time the food products shall be discarded if not used within four hours’ time. Since the chef said the food product has been less than two hours since it was cooked, he was advised to reheat the product and keep it at or above 135 oF on the steam table. He reheated the product to 165 oF (COS).
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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Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
Inspector’s notes
The facility serves sushi products which have raw, partially cooked, or medium rare food ingredients, but the risk of eating such food products is not clearly noted on the menu. [CA] If any food products that have animal-derived contents that are sold raw, partially cooked, or served medium rare, the consumer must be notified orally by the employees, or consumer advisory note must be written on the menu that specifies:
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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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Some freshly sanitized utensils were stacked together on the utensil storage shelf. [CA] Air dry all clean utensils before staking them together.
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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Signs posted; last inspection report available
Inspector’s notes
The county’s Environmental Health permit posted on the public view has expired. [CA] The most current Environmental Health permit must be posted on public view at all the time.
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.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Some open bag food products were stored on the shelf in the dry storage area. [CA] Store all open bag food products in properly labeled bulk containers.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Excessive water accumulation was observed on the floor below dishwashing and working sinks. [CA] Keep the floor areas neat, clean, and dry all the time.
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, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source