Routine Inspection
Sep 17, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Mold like substance on back panel of ice machine. [CA] Clean and sanitize ice machine regularly.
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
MAJOR VIOLATION Eggs sitting out on counter measured 51F. Per PIC, eggs were placed on counter less than 2 hours prior to inspection. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below. [COS] Eggs were placed back into cooler. MINOR VIOLATION Measured beans in hot holding at 132F. Per PIC, beans were placed in hot holding an hour prior to inspection. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 135°F or above. [COS] Beans were reheated to 165F and placed back into hot holding.
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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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Back door propped open. [CA] Keep back door closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.
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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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Knife was stored in the space between the prep cooler and handwash sink. Knife was not in use during inspection. PIC instructed to wash knife. [CA] Store knife away from possible contamination.
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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Permits available
Inspector’s notes
--48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to reinspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees. A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit.
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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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Excessive food debris accumulated on floors and walls throughout facility [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean.
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
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
No food safety certificate available at time of inspection. [CA] 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 17, 2026 · Original Source