Routine Inspection
Feb 3, 2026
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Food safety manager's certificate and food handler cards were unavailable upon request. [CA] Ensure at least one food safety manager's certificate is obtained and available for review. All other employees that handle food shall obtain food handler cards.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
In the ice machine, observed mold-like growth on the internal side panels. [CA] Ensure ice machine is frequently cleaned and sanitized to prevent possible contamination of food (ice).
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
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
In the kitchen area, at the dry storage racks, observed a large open hole for a soda dispensing line. In the storage room, observed open holes in the ceiling and sidewalls for ducts installed. [CA] Ensure all cracks, crevices, gaps, and holes are sealed to prevent an entrance for and harborage 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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
At the upstairs storage area, observed a single dry rodent dropping on top of a packaged of panko breadcrumbs. In the kitchen area, on the counter-top between a covered container of seasonings and a counter-top steam table, observed a single dry rodent dropping. [CA] Ensure facility is kept free of rodent activity. Clean and sanitize all areas with activity. Seal all cracks, crevices, holes, and gaps to prevent possible entrance for and harborage for vermin. Contact pest control to provide service as necessary. In the kitchen area, and in the entertainment storage room, observed multiple flies. [CA] Ensure facility is kept free of fly activity to prevent possible contamination of food.
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
Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
Inspector’s notes
At the bar, observed a fruit fly in a single bottle of alcohol. [CA] Food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health and shall be discarded immediately. Keep bottles of alcohol sealed/covered to prevent access for vermin. [COS] Bottle of alcohol was VC&D due to contamination/adulteration.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
At the 3 compartment sink/handwash station for the bar, observed a lack of hand soap. Facility was closed and not in operation during time of inspection. [CA] Ensure hand soap and paper towels are provided at the handwash station to allow for proper handwashing. [COS] Operator placed hand soap at the 3 compartment sink/handwash station.
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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 3, 2026 · Original Source