Routine Inspection
Apr 16, 2026
10 recorded violations
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Lack of paper towels at the only handwash station in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Ensure paper towels are always available to dry hands after washing. [Corrected on Site] Person in charge replaced paper towels.
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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Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Mold like slime observed on top of the lid of the ice machine at the service area. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain 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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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
1. Chlorine sanitizer concentration in the dishwasher machine was measured at 10 ppm. [Corrective Action] Maintain chlorine sanitizer concentration at 50 ppm in the dishwasher machine. Check sanitizer concentration everyday. 2. Grime accumulation inside the ice machine near the ice chute at the service area. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and sanitize inside the ice machine.
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
Beef in the 3 door undercounter cooler was measured at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
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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Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
Observed employee drying hands with cloth towel. [Corrective Action] Use single-use paper towels to dry off hands.
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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Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Lack of hot water at the handwashing sink in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Provide hot water at a minimum temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
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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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Heavy grime on the outside of large wooden rice mixing bowl at the sushi area. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean.
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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Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple not working ceiling lights in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Ensure ceiling lights are working.
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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Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Inspector’s notes
Observed salmon thawing at room temperature. [Corrective Action] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.
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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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
1. The floor grout in the kitchen was observed thin. [Corrective Action] Maintain floors in good condition. 2. Floor observed dirty under the soft serve machine. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 16, 2026 · Original Source