Routine Inspection
Aug 17, 2026
4 recorded violations
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Empty paper towel dispenser at hand sink in the back. [CA] Keep stocked at all times. [COS]
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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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Measured gallon of milk on counter at 43F. [CA] Maintain 41F and below at all times. [COS] An ice batch was provided for milks and manager agreed to provide ice baths for milks when in active use.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Lack of quat ammonium test strips and thermolabel test strips for the high temp dishwasher. [CA] Check quat daily at 200 ppm and thermolabel must reach a minimum of 160F plate temperature. Provide test strips.
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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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Food safety certificate not available. Manager stated in process of completing course. [CA] At least one person must be food safety certified.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 17, 2026 · Original Source