Routine Inspection
May 19, 2025
10 recorded violations
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Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Found bags/containers of food stored on floor in walk-in-cooler and prep area. [CA] Store all food related items a minimum of 6 inches off floor.
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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
1. Lacking commercially approved faucet at mop sink. Ensure mop sink faucet installed shall have an atmospheric pressure valve. [CA] Replace faucet. 2. Found leaking faucets in the following areas: hand sink in prep and 2-compartment sink (back). [CA] Secure leak. 3. Found broken cold water knob at 2-compartment sink (back). [CA] Replace cold water know
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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Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Found accumulated grease and debris on filters at mechanical exhaust hood. [CA] Scheduled cleaning maybe required more often.
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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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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Lacking chlorine test strips. [CA] Provide chlorine test strips to test concentration of chlorine.
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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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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Found brown like substance on white interior panel of ice machine. [CA] Routinely clean.
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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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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Found a few flies in food facility. [CA] Each food facility shall be free of pest such as flies. Provide approved pest control services.
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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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
1. Found a bowl without a handle used to dispense of bulk flour near cooks line. [CA] Provide a scoop with handle. 2. Found open bulk bags of food item in back storage room. [CA] Once bulk bags are open, store all food content to multi-use container.
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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
Found several holes in ceiling in back storage area. [CA] Seal all holes, gaps and crevices to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.
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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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Found several expired food handlers card. [CA] Renew food handlers card.
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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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Proper cooling methods
Inspector’s notes
Observed several containers of food items in walk-in-cooler in process of cooling. Observed containers sealed by either a lid and or plastic wrap. [CA] When cooling PHF's, food may be left uncovered or loosely covered to allow rapid cooling.
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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 19, 2025 · Original Source