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The full inspection history
2 inspections
Routine Inspection
Jan 14, 2026
Pass
5 recorded violations
minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Accumulation of mold-like substance observed on interior panel of ice machine.
[CA] Routinely clean and sanitize ice machine to prevent buildup.
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.
In front sushi prep area, hand wash sink is lacking a splash guard.
[CA] Provide a splash guard to prevent the contamination of food during hand washing.
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.
Accumulation of food debris observed behind equipment.
[CA] Routinely clean and sanitize areas to prevent buildup.
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.
Multiple refrigeration units are lacking thermometers.
[CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods. Place thermometer where it is easily visible while checking refrigerator temperature.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 30, 2024
Pass
9 recorded violations
minorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed a dead cockroach on a plastic piece that was against the wall near the back freezers. [CA] Take effective measures to eliminate roaches from the facility and clean up all dead roaches. Manager put the roach into the garbage can.
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.
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
There are missing light bulbs and no covers. [CA] Replace the missing bulbs and provide shatter proof covers.
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.
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Not all of the employees handling food have a valid food safety certificate available. [CA] Please keep them on file. According to the manager they have it on their phone.
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.
There is not any paper towel dispenser at the dish sink where the manager states hand washing is sometimes done since there is not t hand washing sink in the kitchen. [CA] A hand washing sink is needed in the kitchen. The permit comments state that a hand sink is needed by February 2019. Submit the plans for the hand sink to this department and have installed in the kitchen. According to the owner it will be completed within 30 days.
The soap that was in the dispenser was water. [CA] Provide soap in the dispensers without water. [COS] The dispenser was refilled and the water emptied.
The front sink that is being used for hand washing by the sushi chef must have a separation up protecting the food from the water splashing while hand washing.
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.
The ceiling is deteriorated and chipped above the food prep table with the rice maker on it. [CA] Discontinue preparing or storing food in this area until the chipped paint is removed and repainted. Repair and repaint all areas of the ceiling that are chipping.
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.
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Observed a soiled towel and deteriorated styrofoam in the walk in cooler. [CA] Remove the deteriorated styrofoam and soiled towel. discontinue storing food on the towels. Use food grade containers with lids.
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.
Observed used wiping towels in the kitchen stored on table tops. [CA] The towels must be stored in sanitizer buckets between each use. [COS] The manager made the sanitizer bucket and placed the towels in them.
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.
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
The shelving has chipped paint on the shelves in several food storage areas. [CA] The shelves must be replaced with approved type or painted and sealed so that they can be washed and sanitized.
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.