Routine Inspection
Aug 22, 2025
3 recorded violations
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Cheese in under counter reach in fridge measured 53F. Per PIC, they brought the items from the storage room one hour prior when facility opened for service. Ambient air in reach in fridge measured 51F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] Discontinue use of the reach in fridge to maintain PHF at 41F or below. Can be used to temporarily store items for up to four hours. Items must be time marked and used within four hours or discarded at the end of the four hours. At 2pm, all items currently in reach in fridge must be discarded. Some items were already relocated to the storage reach in fridge.
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
Under counter reach in fridge ambient air measured 51F after removing some items and allowing the unit to cool down. [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
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Open bag of bulk sugar in unapproved storage area. [CA] All open foods shall be stored in approved facilities.
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, Aug 22, 2025 · Original Source