Routine Inspection
Mar 11, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Proper cooling methods
Inspector’s notes
Observed mashed potatoes cooling in wrapped container. [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.
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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Water heater storage room has excessive grease and other debris on floor. [CA] Clean the storage and maintain in good condition. Accumulation of grease and food debris on floors throughout the facility. [CA] Clean the floors and maintain in good condition. Observed broken floors tiles throughout the facility. [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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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
*Repeat violation Observed a dead cockroach on sticky trap in storage room with water heater. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches. Obtain routine pest control services to ensure facility is free 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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Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed dust and dirt on walk in cooler fan guard. [CA] Clean the fan guard and maintain in good condition.
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
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Pork measured at 53F in prep refrigerator, per PIC, it was kept out during lunch time. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PIC moved pork to walk in cooler to cool down.
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
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Accumulation of grease on ventilation hood and filters. [CA] Ventilation hood filters shall be maintained clean and good repair.
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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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Observed big pots coming contact with grease and other contaminants stored on floor in storage room with water heater. [CA] All cleaned utensils shall be stored in a clean, dry location where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least six inches above the floor.
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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 11, 2026 · Original Source