Routine Inspection
May 14, 2025
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Accumulation of a mold-like substance observed on inner panel of ice machine. [CA] Routinely clean and sanitize ice machine to prevent buildup.
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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Thermometers provided, accurate
Inspector’s notes
Facility is lacking a metal probe thermometer to measure internal food temperatures. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.
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.
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Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Accumulation of dust and grime on ventilation hood filters. [CA] Routinely clean hood filters to prevent buildup.
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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.
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Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
In the walk in cooler, multiple boxes of food stored on floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Ambient temperature of True 3 door upright cooler measured at 47F. No PHF's stored in unit. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. Repair refrigeration unit and maintain in good condition.
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.
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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Facility is lacking chlorine sanitizer test strips. [CA] Test strips shall be provided to adequately measure the chlorine sanitizer concentration used during manual 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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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Employee food handler certificates not available for review. [CA] Food handlers shall maintain a valid food handler certificate. Ensure food handler certificates are readily 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 14, 2025 · Original Source