Routine Inspection
Nov 26, 2025
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Found employees personal items such as phones, bags and backpack stored on rack/counter at cooks 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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
1. Lacking soap at the ONLY hand wash station in back warewash area. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. [COS] Operator restocked. 2. Found ONLY hand wash station located in back warewash area with water valves off. [CA] Ensure cold/hot water is provided at all times. [COS] Operator turned on water valve, observed cold/hot water running.
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
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Found several bottle of liquor without caps stored at hand wash station and warewash area at bar. Splash guard is not protecting food item from potential cross contamination. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from possible contamination.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed unapproved flooring in back storage room where mop sink & ice machine is located. [CA] The floor surfaces shall be smooth, of durable construction, and of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable.
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
1. Found cold/hot water valves off at hand wash sink and 1-compartment sink at back warewash area. [CA] Ensure cold/hot water valve is turned on at all times. [COS] Operator turned on cold/hot water valve at both sinks, observed 1-compartment sink unable to turn off cold water via knob. 2. Found a leak at warewash sink (right side) faucet when water knob is on at back area. [CA] Secure leak.
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.
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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Found one DEAD cockroach on floor near door entrance to warewash area dish machine. [CA] Eliminate all evidence of DEAD cockroach. Clean and sanitize all effected areas. Continue to provide approved pest control services.
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
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Found several crates used to elevate food items off floor at cooks line and walk-in-cooler. [CA] Discontinue using crates, use approved shelvings.
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, Nov 26, 2025 · Original Source