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Santa Clara County, CA

Sp2

72 N Almaden Av

Last inspected Nov 5, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Nov 5, 2025

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3 recorded violations

criticalCode K18Other

Official wording

Compliance with variance/ROP/HACCP Plan

Inspector’s notes

Facility was found to be using the vac chamber machine to reduce oxygen package numerous PHFs. Items were all either unlabeled or labeled past 48 hours. [CA] The food facility shall obtain a HACCP plan approval prior to packaging PHFs using a reduced-oxygen packaging method. The HACCP plan mus tbe approved by the California Department of Public Health. [COS] Items were discarded. See VC&D report.

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minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

The handwash station at the outside bar lacked a paper towel dispenser. Per staff, it was knocked down this last weekend. Note: A stack of paper towels were observed. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use 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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minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Repeat Violation: In the front bar area, at the hand sink, there is a leak at the drain pipe. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and 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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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 15, 2025

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7 recorded violations

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

1. In the middle bar, at the second hand wash station, there was no hot water available. 2. In the women's restroom all three hand wash stations lacked hot water. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.

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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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

In the kitchen area, at the dishwasher, chlorine measured at 25 PPM. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM.

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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minorCode K18Other

Official wording

Compliance with variance/ROP/HACCP Plan

Inspector’s notes

In the kitchen area, inside the upright freezer, pork was found in Reduced Oxygen Packaging. Per Chef, they pork was intended for "family meal" and they normally use the vacuum sealer for drinks. [CA] The food facility shall obtain a HACCP plan approval prior to packaging PHFs using a reduced-oxygen packaging method. [COS] Chef discarded the pork. See VC&D Report.

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minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

In the front bar area, at the hand sink, there is a leak at the drain pipe. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and 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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
criticalCode K13Contamination

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Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

1. In the liquor storage room next to the middle bar, in a whiskey bottle, a dead fly was found at the bottom. 2. In the front bar, in a bourbon bottle, a dead fly was found at the bottom. [CA] Food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health and shall be discarded immediately. [COS] PIC discarded the bottles. See VC&D report.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

At the middle bar, all of the hand washing stations have the permanent soap dispenser in disrepair. A pump bottle of soap is available for use. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times.

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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minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

In the walk in cooler, on one of the shelves, raw shelled eggs were found stored above ready to eat foods. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items. [COS] Chef reorganized the items at time of the inspection.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 15, 2025 · Original Source

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