Routine Inspection
Aug 19, 2025
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Missing baffle filters at both ventilation hoods. Active cooking observed. PIC stated baffle filters were currently being cleaned. [CA]: Baffle filters shall be properly installed during active cooking/food preparation.
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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Thermometers provided, accurate
Inspector’s notes
*REPEAT VIOLATION* No probe thermometer for use in the facility. [CA]: Provide a probe thermometer that is accurate, easily readable, and suitable for measuring the internal temperature of food at all food preparation areas.
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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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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
In the white 2 door reach in, raw shell eggs observed stored on shelving directly above broth. [CA]: Properly store raw shell eggs beneath and separate from ready to eat food.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
1. Accumulation of debris on the condenser fans in the walk in cooler. 2. Accumulation of debris underneath the cook line equipment. [CA]: Clean noted areas. Routinely clean the areas underneath and behind equipment and in hard-to-reach to prevent the accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, and debris.
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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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Accumulation of dark colored grime on the interior surface of ice machine. No direct contamination observed. [CA]: Properly clean and sanitize the interior of ice machine. Food contact surface equipment shall be maintained clean at all times. Ensure ice is protected at all times during cleaning
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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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
At the kitchen area, hand wash sink basin was partially blocked by equipment/containers. [CA]: Hand sinks must remain unobstructed at all times. Ensure all hand sinks are easily accessible to employees to facilitate proper hand washing [COS]: PIC removed equipment/containers.
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.
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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Cellphone stored on prep line cooler unit. [CA]: No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces. Employees shall not eat in food preparation areas.
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
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
A house fly was observed in the facility. No direct contamination observed. [CA]: Remove flies using safe, approved and effective methods. Ensure food and food contact surfaces are protected at all times from 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, Aug 19, 2025 · Original Source