Routine Inspection
Feb 27, 2026
13 recorded violations
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Thermometers provided, accurate
Inspector’s notes
Facility lacks a probe type thermometer. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.
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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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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
The faucet at the three compartment sink is leaking. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.
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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.
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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Facility lacks testing materials for their choice of sanitizer, chlorine. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
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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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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
1. Repeat Violation: In the back of house area, an ice cream freezer was found being stored along with a coffee machine, microwave, and oven. [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. 2. The floors of the facility have an accumulation of grime. [CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean and in good repair.
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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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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Plant based milks and creamers in the 2 door upright cooler were measured above 41F. Per PIC, they were opened yesterday and have been in the cooler since. Note: Ambient temperature of the cooler was measured at 45F. The digital thermometer and internal analog thermometer both read 45F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Items were discarded. See VC&D report. Remaining milks were moved to the prep cooler that measured at 33F.
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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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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
The handwash station in the kitchen area and the bathroom both lacked soap in the dispenser. Each had a pump bottle of soap available. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times.
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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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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
1. Repeat Violation: The one door upright cooler is not maintaining temperature at 41°F. 2. The two door upright cooler is not maintaining temperature at 41°F. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. 3. Facility is using cardboard to line shelves. [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.
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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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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
Chlorine solution at the three compartment sink measured above 200 PPM . [CA] Ensure to maintain the chlorine solution for warewashing at 100 PPM.
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Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
A couple of dead cockroaches were observed on different sticky traps in the kitchen area. No evidence of live activity. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches.
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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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Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Inspector’s notes
Repeat Violation: The espresso machine is discharging into the basin of the prep sink. [CA] Liquid waste shall be disposed of through the approved plumbing system and shall discharge into the public sewerage or into an approved private sewage disposal system.
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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.
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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
1. There is no food safety certificate available upon request. [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. 2. There are no food handler cards available for staff. [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.
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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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Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Facility has an open bag of sugar stored in a cardboard box and not in a container with a tight fitting lid. [CA] Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Signs posted; last inspection report available
Inspector’s notes
Repeat Violation: The Environmental Health Permit was not posted within public view. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.
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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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 27, 2026 · Original Source