Routine Inspection
Mar 5, 2026
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Missing floor tiles below the three compartment sink [CA] Replace broken floor tiles with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable.
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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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
CO2 cylinders stored near soda syrup rack were unsecured [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.
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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Valid food handler cards for all employees were not available at the time of inspection [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
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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.
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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Waste water pipe outlet at the soda machine below the rim of the floor sink [CA] Maintain an air gap of at least 1 inch or twice the diameter of the piping above the rim of the floor sink.
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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Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed an accumulation of grime throughout the cabinet below the soda dispenser [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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 wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Food worker did not sanitize metal food insert for 60 seconds in the quaternary ammonia sanitizer solution. [CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds. [COS] The food worker returned the metal inserts to the sanitizer solution to soak for over 1 minute.
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, Mar 5, 2026 · Original Source