Routine Inspection
Feb 5, 2026
10 recorded violations
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
The tables have deteriorated plastic and tape liners in several areas of the kitchen and food prep areas. There are deteriorated tables and cutting block tables that are deteriorated and not able to be cleaned and sanitized properly due to deterioration. [CA] Remove the deteriorated liners and tape and be sure no particles get into the food. Replace these tables with approved tables.
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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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
The linen that is separating the rooms are in need of washing. [CA] Keep these lining Replace with clean linen.
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
The posted FSC is expired. The employees in the kitchen state that they do not have a food handler card available. One of the 2 sushi chefs has the food handler card available. [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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Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Observed lights that are out and the areas are very dim. [CA] Replace the light bulbs and increase lighting in all areas where it is dim for cleaning, food storage, and prep.
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.
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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
The facility has storage rooms with some restaurant items that are completely cluttered. [CA] Clean and organize all areas of the facility where needed.
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.
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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
The walls are soiled and deteriorated in several areas. [CA] Thoroughly clean the walls and repair where deteriorated. the floor is missing some tiles under the dish sink and other areas. [CA] Repair/replace the tiles where needed.
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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Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display
Inspector’s notes
The employees can not find the oyster tags. According to the waitress they are not currently selling oysters but they were selling oysters recently. [CA] The oyster tags must be available for 90 days.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
The dish sink is leaking underneath. [CA] Repair the dish sink plumbing.
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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Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Inspector’s notes
The mop water is being poured into the floor sink. [CA] The mop water must be poured into the mop sink. There is an old style mop sink in the closet with the mopping buckets. The mop sink is full of clutter. Remove the items from the mop sink and use it to pour the mop water into.
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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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed a couple of rodent droppings that appear to be old on the floor under a storage shelf. [CA] Thoroughly clean up the droppings and take effective measure to eliminate rodents from inside the facility. Continue to protect food from any possible contamination.
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, Feb 5, 2026 · Original Source