Routine Inspection
May 26, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
The hand sinks paper towel dispenser were empty. [CA] The dispensers must be kept stocked with paper towels. [COS] The employee placed single-use paper towels at the hand sinks.
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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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
The grab n go refrigerator is holding food at approximately 64 degrees F. The salami and cheese packets ands the cheese sticks and cheese balls. [CA] PHFs must be kept at 41 degrees F maximum. The employee discarded the PHFs. Discontinue using the refrigerator for PHFs until it is holding food at 41 degrees F and below.
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.
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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
There is a puddle on the floor. According to the employee it is from the ice machine. [CA] Clean up the puddle of water and Repair the leaking ice machine.
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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Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
The Quat sanitizer in the towel buckets were at 100ppm or less.[CA] The sanitizer must be at 200ppm quat. [COS] The buckets were remade.
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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Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
The bulk food bag of sugar is opened and not in a food bin. [CA] The bulk food bag must be in a bin with a sealed lid. [COS] The employee placed the sugar in the bin with the rest of the sug
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, May 26, 2026 · Original Source