Routine Inspection
Aug 3, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Thermometers provided, accurate
Inspector’s notes
Walk in cooler is lacking a hanging thermometer. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods. Place thermometer where it is easily visible while checking refrigerator temperature.
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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 contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Accumulation of mold like substance observed on interior panel of ice machine. [CA] Routinely clean sanitize ice machine to prevent build up.
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
1) No soap dispensers provided in restrooms. Hand pumps available for use. 2) Paper towels stored outside of dispensers in the restrooms. 3) In the womens restroom, paper towel dispenser appears to be inoperable. [CA] Provide mounted soap dispensers. Ensure paper towels are stored within dispensers at all times to prevent contamination. Repair or replace paper towels dispenser in womens restroom.
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
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Damaged door gaskets observed on Beverage Air 2 door upright freezer. [CA] Replace door gaskets and maintain in good condition.
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.
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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Expired chlorine sanitizer test strips. [CA] Provide test strips to adequately measure the chlorine sanitizer concentration used during mechanical warewashing.
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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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Faucet leak observed at janitorial sink. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.
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
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
In the 3 door prep cooler insert, cooked tofu in chili sauce measured 58F. Per operator, food item was stored in unit more than 4 hours prior. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods shall be held cold at 41°F or below. [COS] Food item was voluntarily discarded.
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
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Janitorial sink is lacking a mop rack. [Ca] Mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Provide a mop rack.
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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 3, 2026 · Original Source