Routine Inspection
Apr 18, 2025
5 recorded violations
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed gnats in the facility. [CA] Protect drinks from the insects. Take effective measures to eliminate the insects inside the facility.
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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Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
Observed no paper towels for hand washing. [COS] The employee placed paper towels at the sink. There is currently a bottle of dish soap being used. Provide the hand soap in a dispenser.
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
There are no test strips for sanitizer at the dish sink. [CA] Provide sanitizer test strips. The sanitizer was at 100ppm. [CA] Adjust it to 200ppm.
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
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
The floor has accumulated mildew like growth underneath. [CA] The floor under the entire bar must be cleaned and sanitized. According to the employee it can be done by Tuesday for a recheck.
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
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
The top of the dish sink and equipment has accumulated mildew like growth underneath. [CA] The equipment must be cleaned and sanitized. According to the employee it can be done by Tuesday for a recheck.
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, Apr 18, 2025 · Original Source