Routine Inspection
Jun 4, 2025
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Food handler cards for employees expired this year. [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 wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
FRP in the back of the facility closest to grease trap is starting to warp and come off wall. [CA] Adhere the FRP back onto the wall properly.
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 wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Only hand wash station within the kitchen area has a hot water valve that is not functional at the time of inspection. [CA] Hand wash stations must be fully functional at all times and have warm water to wash hands properly. [SA] Employees will was hands within 2-compartment sink.
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 problemsOfficial wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Hot and cold water valves within the mop sink are damaged at the time of inspection. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and 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 wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
PHFs within reach in closest to the cook line were measured between 49-50*F at the time of inspection. Per PIC, they are going to call a contractor to look at unit. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] PIC has decided to move PHFs into additional reach in.
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 wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Facility is lining reach in with plastic wrap and foil, not allow cold air to flow throughout reach in properly. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below.
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 wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Hood system has grease build up on it at the time of inspection. [CA] Ventilation hood filters shall be maintained clean and good repair.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 4, 2025 · Original Source