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4 inspections
Routine Inspection
May 13, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A HAND WASH SINK BLOCKED BY A CART IN THE KITCHEN. FOUND GLOVES INSIDE THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE WARE WASH ROOM. [CA] KEEP THE HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. COS
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.
FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE SIDE AND UNDER THE BBQ EQUIPMENT UNDER THE HOOD. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.
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.
FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BY THE WARE WASHER AND ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] REMOVE THE MOLD.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 13, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Jun 25, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 25, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Jun 21, 2025
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
1 recorded violation
criticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: Observed rodent droppings on shelves by the soda dispenser, on boxes of syrup for the soda dispenser, on cans of food, on boxes in dry storage area and on cooking equipment under hood.
2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes.
3. Supervisor Notified.
4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Amanda, has been informed that the facility must close immediately.
[CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed.
While facility was closed, observed ice from the ice machine being used and soda from the dispensers being used. Advised PIC that while facility is closed, soda dispenser and ice machine cannot be used.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 21, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jun 20, 2025
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
10 recorded violations
minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Chlorine test strips are not provided.
[CA] Testing equipment (chlorine test paper) and materials shall be readily available at all times.
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.
Observed an extension cord stored in side the hand washing sink located at the ware washing area.
[CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times.
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.
Observed several boxes of meat stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler.
[CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Observed 2 non operable hot holding units stored outside of facility.
[CA] Store equipment inside of the food facility to prevent contamination or vermin harborage. If equipment is no longer being used, remove equipment from facility.
Observed several food utensils stored inside quat ammonium sanitizer bucket with wiping cloths.
[CA] Store utensils in an approved location: inside the food container or in a separate clean container.
Note: discussed with PIC, that utensils shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized before using.
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.
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Upon arrival, Specialist observed a personal back pack stored on the cutting board in front of the cook-line.
[CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.
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.
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Food safety certificate and food handler cards are not provided; observed staff working in kitchen during inspection.
[CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.
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.
Observed numerous rodent droppings on food contact surfaces.
[CA] Clean and sanitize area of rodent droppings.
Observed significant black organic growth inside the ice machine.
Note: Discussed with PIC, to wash, rinse and sanitize interior of ice machine; follow manufactures cleaning instructions and remove/discard all ice prior to the cleaning process.
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.
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Poor lighting observed in the dry food storage area.
[CA] In every room and area in which any food is prepared, manufactured, processed or prepackaged or in which equipment or utensils are cleaned, sufficient natural or artificial lighting shall be provided.
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.
Accumulation of dust observed on walk-in cooler fan covers; no contamination of food observed.
[CA] Clean fan covers to prevent contamination of food.
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.
Observed Vermin - rodent droppings throughout kitchen.
Documented in the following areas:
- on the floor in the ware washing room
- on top of sanitizer buckets in the ware washing room
- on the floor in the dry food storage room
- on top of sealed food cans inside the food storage room
- on pans stored on the baker's rack in the dry food storage room
- on the dish machine curtains stored on the clean table ware rack
- behind the ice machine and on top of the ice machine
- on top of the non operable cook-line drawer
- on the floor under the cook-line equipment
- in between cooking equipment in the kitchen
- on top of Cleveland tilt skillet
- on top of the cutting board for the onions
- on metal pan used to store food strainer
- on metal pan used to store clean metal bowls
- on floor throughout kitchen along coving
[CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. FOOD FACILITIES SHALL NOT HAVE ANY RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES. REMOVE THE RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN THE FACILITY, MOVE THE EQUIPMENT TO CHECK AND SEAL ANY GAPS OR CREVICES ON THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS WHERE THE RODENTS MAY BE ENTERING THE BUILDING. DISCARD ANY FOOD THAT MAY BE CONTAMINATED BY THE RODENT/RODENT DROPPINGS. REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR CLUTTER. REMOVE ANY ENCRUSTED FOOD ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES, UNDER EQUIPMENT, ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES PRIOR TO CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT.
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.