Routine Inspection
Oct 13, 2025
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
Observed employee, while wearing gloves, put on a second pair gloves to handle raw food, employee then removed second pair of gloves and continued handling equipment. [CA] After handling raw foods, gloves must be removed and hands washed prior to placing another pair of gloves and handling other equipment.
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.
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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Chlorine in three compartment sink measured 25ppm. [CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds.
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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Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple wiping cloths stored on counters. Chlorine in sanitizing bucket under the sink measured 200ppm. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).
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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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Scoops placed in standing water measuring 68F. [CA] Utensils shall be stored in the following manner: 1) in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container, 2) in running water, 3) in a container of water at 135°F or above, 4) at room temperature if washed within 4 hours of initial use.
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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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Observed water/juices accumulation at the bottom of the preparation unit with raw chicken. [CA] Ensure that unit is functioning appropriately (eliminate leaks) and ensure that spills are cleaned up. Maintain equipment in clean and sanitary manner.
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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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed heavy accumulation of food/debris around and under equipment. [CA] Regularly clean under cooking/preparationequipment to prevent accumulation of debris.
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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 13, 2025 · Original Source