Routine Inspection
Jul 15, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
In the kitchen area, the sides of the fryer and the prep cooler have an accumulation of grease and grime. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
About 1/2 lbs of raw chicken in the upright cooler was measured at 52F. Per PIC, the chicken has been in the cooler all of today. Note: Ambient air of the cooler was measured at 40F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Chicken was discarded. See VC&D report.
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.
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Signs posted; last inspection report available
Inspector’s notes
The restrooms lack a handwash reminder station at the lavatories. [CA] A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be posted at all handwashing stations used by food employees.
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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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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
A single dead German cockroach was observed on a sticky trap under the prep sink. No other evidence of vermin present. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches.
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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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Facility's testing materials for the quaternary ammonia based sanitizer are unlabeled and unidentifiable. [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.
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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Repeat Violation: Facility has a non ANSI accredited microwave and toaster oven. [CA] New and/or replacement food equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation).
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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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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
1. Repeat Violation: The floors, walls, and ceilings of the kitchen area have an accumulation of food debris and grime. 2. The wall at the three compartment sink is in disrepair. 3. The flooring around the grease trap is in disrepair and lifting. [CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean to both sight and touch. Maintain in good repair. Repair or replace finishing materials as needed.
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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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Raw bacon was found stored above onions in the upright cooler. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 15, 2026 · Original Source