Follow-Up Inspection
Jul 22, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 22, 2026 · Original Source
Pass
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Jul 21, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
3 recorded violations
minorCode K04Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use
Inspector’s notes
Open employee beverage found on cook line. [CA] No employee shall eat or drink in the food prep, food contact storage, or food storage areas, use designated area.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuescriticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: 9 dead mice on glue traps under standing refrigerators at cook line. Rodent droppings found in storage cabinets in service station. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Elizabeth Tobin. 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Kara Stout, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Opening larger than 1/4" found at receiving doors. [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and 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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 21, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jan 13, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Pressurized tanks in storage room are not secured to a rigid structure. [CA] All pressurized cylinders shall be securely fastened to a rigid structure.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Non-functioning equipment found stored throughout the facility. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. Openings larger than 1/4" found in the wall at service area. [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and 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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Several live drain flies found at cook line/service area. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 13, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Aug 15, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
minorCode K32Food source and labeling
Official wording
Food properly labeled and honestly presented
Inspector’s notes
Parfait in self-service refrigerator is not properly labeled for sale. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsminorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Wet/soiled wiping towels found on preparation table. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).
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 problemsminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Opening in ceiling >1/4" [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. Unused/non functioning equipment found stored throughout kitchen/storage room.[CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Lack of sneeze guard at bread items located at breakfast bar. [CA] Food on display shall be protected from cross-contamination, by the use of an approved sneeze guard that intercept a direct line between the consumer's mouth and the food being displayed.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Co2 tanks in receiving room are not secured to a rigid structure. [CA] All pressurized cylinders shall be securely fastened to a rigid structure.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 15, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jan 28, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Lack of single use paper towels at hand wash station near front service area and rear food preparation area. [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.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Missing ceiling panels or openings in ceiling larger than 1/4" in kitchen.[CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage.
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 problemsminorCode K38Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Unshielded lighting observed in dishstation. [CA] Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is unpackaged foods, clean equipment, utensils, linens, or unwrapped single use articles.
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 issuescriticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Final rinse sanitizing rinse measured a maximum of 135F. [CA] Water in the rinse cycle must be at or above 171°F for 30 seconds in the high temperature dishwasher. Use available compartment sink for final sanitization.
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, Jan 28, 2025 · Original Source