Follow-Up Inspection
Jun 17, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 17, 2026 · Original Source
Pass
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5 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
May 21, 2026
Pass
5 recorded violations
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Lacking employee food card. [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.
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 issuesminorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Found leaking faucet at warewash sink when on. [CA] Secure leak.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Found bulk bag of sugar stored on floor in the prep area. [CA] Food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off floor.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
1. Measured ambient air temperature of unapproved 2 door reach in/cold top milk tea dispenser refrigerator holding at 56F at front service line. [CA] Repair refrigeration unit to maintain all PHFs cold held at or below 41F. 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). *Plan check required* **Equipment will be impounded due to being unapproved, operator directed to remove all food item from refrigeration unit and relocate to another unit.** 2. Facility does not have any type of mechanical exhaust hood on site. - EMEET (Smokeless Fryer) Model: 45BDH NOT APPROVED [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). *Plan check required* **Equipment will be impounded due to being unapproved.** 3. Found (2x) 1 compartment hand wash sink like compartment with storage being used, facility did not go through plan check for added equipment. [CA] Plan check required.
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 issuescriticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Measured the following PHFs holding between 51F - 129F in 2 door cold top (unapproved milk tea dispenser) and on counter top near service line for less than 4 hours: yogurt, chestnut qq ball and mochi. [CA] Maintain all PHFs cold held at or below 41F or hot held at or above 135F. [COS] Operator directed to relocate yogurt to another refrigeration unit. [SA] Operator opted to use time as a public health control for mochi and chestnut qq boba.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 21, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 23, 2025
Pass
8 recorded violations
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Found scoop handle in bulk bin in direct contact food items. [CA] Store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.
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 issuesminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Found bags and other items stored on food related items in back prep area. Observed lockers provided on site. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.
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 insectsminorCode K48Other
Official wording
Plan review
Inspector’s notes
Found the following new items added to food facility: Emeet (smokeless fryer), 1 door cold top/reach in, 2 door upright freezer, ice cream maker and (2x)1 -compartment sink with 3 door reach in storage unit. CA] Plan check required for newly added items. - Smokeless fryer and ice cream maker will be impound.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Found food/food related items stored directly on floor under 1-compartment sink and in back prep area. [CA] Food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off floor.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K24Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Person in charge present and performing duties
Inspector’s notes
No person in charge (PIC) at facility at time of inspection. PIC currently has no knowledge regarding food aspect. [CA] A “person in charge” who is responsible for operation of facility shall be present at the food facility during all hours of operation.
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 issuesminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Lacking employee food handlers card on site. [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.
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 issuesminorCode K05Handwashing
Official wording
Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
Observed 2 employees touching their face/hair/glasses with bare hands and gloves in the process of making beverages. Not active contamination observed. [CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required. [COS] Operator directed to stop what they were doing, wash their hands and then wear a new pair of gloves.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Found several flies near front service line and mop sink area. [CA] Each food facility shall be free of pest such as flies. Provide approved pest control services.
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, Oct 23, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Aug 18, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Found warewash sink and 1 compartment sink drain line in floor sink. [CA] Provide a minimum of 1 inch air gap between drain line and floor sink.
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 insectsminorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
1. Found hand sink slow draining in prep area. [CA] Ensure sink is free flowing and in good repair. 2. Found leaking cold/hot water knobs at 1-compartment sink (in prep) and warewash sink when water knob is turned on. [CA] Secure leak.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode K48Other
Official wording
Plan review
Inspector’s notes
Per operator, planning to add in a ventless hood fryer. [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. Facility is hereby given 30 day from todays inspection to submit plans to Santa Clara County Health Department.
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, Aug 18, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jun 3, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
1. Found leaking cold/hot water knob at 1-compartment sink (back area) when water is on. 2. Found leaking faucet at warewash sink (middle faucet) when water is on. [CA] Secure leak.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemscriticalCode K08Other
Official wording
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
Found boba sitting on counter top measuring at 84F, per operator, PHFs under time as a public health control (TPHC). No time mark provided, only verbal. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. [COS] Operator provided sticker with date and time marked.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Found multi use cloth in restroom. Observed single use paper towel stored outside of dispenser. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Lacking food handlers card. [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.
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, Jun 3, 2025 · Original Source