Follow-Up Inspection
May 27, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 27, 2026 · Original Source
Pass
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The full inspection history
4 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
May 20, 2026
Conditional Pass
7 recorded violations
minorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Found back door open, no screen door provided. [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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode K05Handwashing
Official wording
Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
Found used plastic gloves stored on raw meat and other containers. [CA] Once used plastic gloves are removed from hand, discard of gloves immediately.
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 problemscriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
1. Lacking soap at the ONLY hand wash station in back prep area. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. [COS] Operator directed to restock. 2. Lacking single use paper towels at the ONLY hand wash station in restroom. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels. [COS] Operator directed to restock.
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 K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Found scoop handles in direct contact with food items in bulk bins. [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 K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Found several ants throughout food facility. [CA] Each food facility shall be free of pest such as ants. 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 insectsminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
1. Measured ambient air temperature of 2 door sliding refrigerator holding at 58F at front service line. [CA] Repair refrigeration unit to maintain all PHFs cold held at or below 41F. [COS] Operator directed to relocate all cold PHFs and/or add ice to PHFs itself. 2. Facility does not have any type of mechanical exhaust hood on site. - EMEET (Smokeless Fryer) Model: 45BDH (L-11) 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*
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 56F - 124F in 2 door sliding refrigeration unit at front station and on counter top for less/more than 4 hours: boba, mochi & milk. [CA] Maintain all PHFs cold held at or below 41F or hot held at or above 135F. [COS] Operator directed to discard of boba and mochi and add ice to milk container. Minor: Measured the following PHFs holding between 43F - 49F in 1 door cold top for less than 4 hours: sausage, raw chicken and takoyaki. [CA] Maintain all cold PHFs held at or below 41F.
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 20, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Feb 5, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector’s notes
Found restroom door not fully self-closing. [CA] Ensure restroom door is self-closing/latching.
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 problemsminorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
1. Found leaking drain line under 1-compartment sink. [CA] Secure leak. 2. Found handsink located in prep and front area slow draining. [CA] Ensure hand sink is free flowing and in good repair.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 5, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 16, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
criticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Measured a bottle of crema holding at 51F in 2 door reach in for less than 4 hours. [CA] Maintain all cold PHFs held at or below 41F. [SA] Operator opted to use time as a public health control (TPHC).
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 temperatureminorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Found drain line under 3-compartment sink completely disconnected. Observed buckets used to capture water. [CA] All plumbing and plumbing fixtures shall be installed in compliance with applicable local plumbing ordinances, shall be maintained so as to prevent any contamination, and shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair. [SA] Operator opted to obtain multi-use containers, pots and utensil from Sunnyvale location until repairs are made to plumbing.
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 K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Previous food safety manager certificate (FSC) had expired. [CA] Renew food handlers card.
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 K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Measured ambient air temperature of 2 door reach in holding at 46F. [CA] Repair refrigeration unit to maintain all PHFs cold held at or below 41F.
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 issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 16, 2024 · Original Source