Routine Inspection
Feb 10, 2026
9 recorded violations
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Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
*Repeated Violation* Multiple bags of open food stored at dry storage area. [CA]: All open bags of dry food shall be transferred or stored in food grade containers and covered with a fitted lid.
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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Observed cardboard being used to line the wire shelf at the back dry storage area. [CA] Surfaces of equipment shall be smooth, easily cleanable, nonabsorbent, durable, and maintained in good repair.
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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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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed an uncovered employee beverage at the main preparation cooler 2. Observed an employee cellphone stored at a back preparation table near the stand mixer [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces. [COS] The violations were corrected by relocating the beverage and cell phone. The use and storage of a covered beverage container was discussed at this time. 3. Observed the CO2 cylinders to be unsecured in the back storage area [CA] Maintain pressurized CO2 cylinders secured to a rigid structure.
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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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Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
*Repeated Violation* Observed a food worker rinse their hands with water and subsequently dry their hands with a paper towel without using soap. [CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required. [COS] The food worker was directed and successfully washed their hands with water, soap, and dry with a single use paper towel.
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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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Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Observed the ventilation hood filters to not be installed while equipment was in use below the hood. [CA] Filters shall be fitted in the mechanical exhaust ventilation over cooking equipment, provide spacer or correct sized filters.
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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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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Observed leaks at the piping below the right compartment of the two compartment preparation sink and below the three compartment sink. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.
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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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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
*Repeated Violation* 1. Measured the following foods at their respective temperatures in the main preparation cooler inserts: - Diced tomatoes at 49F at the top layers of the insert and 40F at the lower portions of the insert - Multiple containers of shredded cheese at 56F at the top layers of the insert and 41F at lower portions of the insert - Containers of ham and sausages at 59F at the top layers of the insert and 40F at lower portions of the insert A food worker stated the containers were filled approximately 1 hour prior and the lid for the cold top inserts was observed removed. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F when cold holding. [COS] The violation was corrected by removing the top portions of the above foods and relocating them into the walk in cooler to cool to 41F and the person in charge stated they would cover the cold top inserts. 2. Measured whipped butter at the front service counter at 51F. The person in charge stated the whipped butter was placed out approximately 1 hour prior [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F when cold holding. [COS] The violation was corrected by creating a large ice bath in a bus bin that adequately covered the sides of the whipped butter containers.
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 separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
*Repeated Violation* Observed boxes of batter mix stored on a trash bin in the back dry storage area. No direct contamination observed. [CA]: Discontinue storing food items on top of trash can. Ensure food is stored in a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, vermin, or other forms of contamination or adulteration, and at least six inches above the floor. *New Violation* Observed raw bacon stored above ready to eat food in the walk in cooler. [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.
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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Observed an ice scoop stored directly on top of the ice bin at the back preparation area. [CA] Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a manner to prevent contamination of the food contact surface. [COS] A clean container was placed to hold the ice scoop between uses.
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, Feb 10, 2026 · Original Source