Routine Inspection
Jul 18, 2025
9 recorded violations
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Accumulation of grease and food debris on floors throughout the facility, observed flour and other food debris on floor in dry storage room. Observed splashes of food and grease on stainless steel walls in cookline area and warewash area. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean.
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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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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Observed back door of the facility propped open. Observed door of the back dry storage room partially open. [CA] Keep back door closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. Keep storage room door closed at all times. Observed beverage refrigerator that is not in use, used as storage and accumulated food debris. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.
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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 separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple food containers and buckets stored on floor throughout the facility. [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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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
*Repeat violation Lack of food handler cards for employees in the facility. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire. Failure to comply may result in enforcement actions.
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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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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector’s notes
Toilet paper sitting out of the dispenser. [CA] Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet.
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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 properly labeled and honestly presented
Inspector’s notes
Observed missing labels on prepackaged items, some containers lack weight labels. Food stored in display refrigerator has desserts such as cakes. pastries and Indian sweets that are missing propr labels. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
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Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Observed cardboard used as shelf liner. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent. Observed use of small unapproved air fryer/oven equipment under prep table in front of large 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). Provide plans to get approval for the equipment prior to use.
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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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Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Accumulation of grease on ventilation hood filters. [CA] Clean mechanical exhaust hood and/or filters of grease accumulation. Observed cooking equipment (burner with oil pot) extending out of the ventilation hood area. [CA] There shall be a minimum of 6 inches overhang of ventilation hood over cooking equipment.
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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
Observed bulk food open in containers or bags in dry storage room. [CA] Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids.
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 18, 2025 · Original Source