Routine Inspection
Nov 4, 2025
10 recorded violations
Official wording
Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BACK ROOM. [CA] REMOVE THE WATER PUDDLE.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND DUST/MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND CEILING. [CA] REMOVE THE MOLD.
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 storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A SAC WITH ONIONS AND A FEW CONTAINERS WITH SPICES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE COOKING AREA. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A JACKET STORED ON THE SHELF NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS IN THE BACK. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.
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 wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE CEVICHE AT 57F DOUBLE STACKED IN THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR. [CA] DO NOT DOUBLE STACK THE FOOD CONTAINERS. KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. NOTE THE CEVICHE WAS HERE FOR LESS THAN 2 HRS, PER OPERATOR. IT WAS RELOCATED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE REFRIGERATOR.
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
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A SHELF WHERE THE CLEAN CUP ARE STORED UPSIDE DOWN WITH RUST IN THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. [CA] REMOVE THE RUST.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial wording
Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE FOLLOWING THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON A SHELF: TILAPIA, BEEF AND SHRIMP. [CA] FROZEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SHALL ONLY BE THAWED IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS: 1) UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41°F OR BELOW, 2) COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER POTABLE RUNNING WATER FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED TWO HOURS AT A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70°F OR BELOW, AND WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLUSH OFF LOOSE PARTICLES INTO THE SINK DRAIN, 3) IN A MICROWAVE OVEN, IF IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY IMMEDIATE PREPARATION, 4) AS A PART OF A COOKING PROCESS.
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
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use
Inspector’s notes
FOUND AN EMPLOYEE EATING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. [CA] DO NOT EAT IN FOOD STORAGE OR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesOfficial wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A PLASTIC CUP BEING USED AS A SCOOP FOR THE SALSA DIABLA IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] USE FOOD GRADE WASHABLE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE AND KEEP THE HANDLE OUTSIDE THE FOOD.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE SECOND FRYER EXTENDING OUTSIDE OF THE HOOD CANOPY. [CA] ENSURE THAT THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE HOOD IS 5 INCHES INSIDE THE HOOD CANOPY.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 4, 2025 · Original Source