Routine Inspection
Feb 18, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Observed several gaps in the ceiling above the kitchen (next to the cook line) due to misaligned panels. [CA] Seal all gaps in the facility. The facility shall be fully enclosed to prevent pest entrance and harborage.
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.
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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Several actively working employees lack food handler cards for review. [CA] All food handlers shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of their employment. Food handler cards shall be available for review.
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.
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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
1) In the mechanical dishwasher, measured the chlorine concentration at 25 ppm during warewashing. [CA] Mechanical sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse with a chlorine concentration of 50 ppm, or as per manufacturer's specifications. 2) Observed accumulation of brown mold-like substance in the interior panel of the ice machine. [CA] Food contact surfaces shall be routinely cleaned and sanitized.
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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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Facility lacks testing materials for sanitizer of choice. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
1) Observed working utensils (i.e. rice paddle, frother) stored in standing water measuring 68F. [CA] Utensils shall be stored in the following manner: 1) in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container, 2) in running water, 3) in a container of water at 135°F or above, 4) at room temperature if washed within 4 hours of initial use. 2) Observed bowls without handles used as scoops inside the bulk ingredient bins. [CA] Provide approved utensils such as scoops or containers with handles to ensure hands do not come in direct contact with food.
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 wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Observed working trays of utensils and equipment stored directly on top of trash cans. [CA] Discontinue storage of equipment on trash cans. All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed a few dead insects underneath the 3-compartment sink (by the mechanical dishwasher). [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be kept free of vermin and other non-disease carrying insects.
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, Feb 18, 2026 · Original Source