Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
3 inspections
Follow-Up Inspection
Sep 19, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Couple of dry rodent droppings were observed below the dry storage shelves.
[CA] Clean the droppings immediately (COS)
In plain English
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.
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Boxes of single use and other utensils were stored on the floor back in the storage area.
[CA] For easy floor cleaning and to prevent insect/rodent infestation and hiding, store all utensils/equipment at least six inches off the floor on approved shelf/dunnage rack at all the time.
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.
Many food products on boxes were stored directly on the floor or on milk crate back in the storage area.
[CA] To prevent insect hiding and breading and for easy cleaning of the floor area, please store all food products at least six inches off the floor on an approved shelf or dunnage rack.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Drainpipes from the preparation, ice machine, and wash sink are observed on the floor beneath the structures which prevents cleaning and allows water to stand.
[CA] The pipes must be hooked or fasten to the wall off the floor to allow cleaning of the floor area.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 19, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Sep 17, 2025
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
6 recorded violations
minorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Found food accumulated on the floor under shelving and refrigeration unit. [CA] Routinely clean.
In plain English
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.
Found boxes off floor stored on floor in prep area and in the storage room where soda boxes located. Observed green crates used to elevate food items off the floor near ice machine. [CA] Food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off the floor and discontinue using green crates to elevate food item off the floor.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
1. Found black/brown/red like substance on white interior panel of ice machine.
2. Found white like substance on interior of soda nozzle at bar area.
[CA] Routinely clean.
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.
Major:
1. Measured container of bacon holding at 53F in 1 door reach in for more than 4 hours.
2. Measured container of shredded cheese and goat cheese holding between 50F - 58F in 2 door cold top and 3 door reach in at cooks line for less than 4 hours.
[CA] Maintain all cold PHFs held at or below 41F. [COS] Operator directed to relocate shredded cheese and goat cheese to another refrigeration unit and discard of bacon in trash bin.
Minor:
1. Measured the following PHFs holding between 44F - 46F in 2 door reach in and 3 door reach in at cooks line for less than 4 hours: shredded cheese and chicken tenders.
2. Measured the following PHFs holding between 46F - 47F in walk-in-cooler: penne pasta, fettuccines pasta, rigatoni pasta and spiral pasta.
Per operator, all PHFs placed in unit for less than 4 hours. [CA] Maintain all cold PHFs held at or below 41F.
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.
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
1. Found damaged lid for 2 door cold top located near office area. Found lid dislodge. [CA] Repair or replace.
2. Found ice build up in 2 door reach in freezer. Was difficult to open 2 door reach in freezer. [CA] Eliminate ice build up. Ensure unit functioning properly.
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.
Major:
1. Found LIVE cockroaches in the following areas: found approximately 8 LIVE cockroach under prewash station where cap is located at wall of warewash area and found rodent droppings under warewash sink.
2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes.
3. Supervisor Notified: Priscilla Mark.
4. The person in charge during inspection, Phil, has been informed that the facility must close immediately.
[CA] The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed.
Requirements Before Reopening:
1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector.
2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
Minor:
1. Found 1 DEAD cockroach on the floor near the soda boxes and found rodents more rodent dropping along back door leading to small storage area and upstarts near water heater. [CA] Eliminate all evidence of DEAD cockroaches. Clean and sanitize all effected areas. Provide approved pest control services.
2. Found several flies near the prep area. [CA] Each food facility shall be free of pest such as flies. Provide approved pest control services.
In plain English
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 17, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Mar 25, 2025
Pass
9 recorded violations
minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Heavy soil wiping cloths observed around employee waist.
[CA] Wiping cloths shall be free of food debris and visible soil. 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.
Cheese and bread pudding in open top/counter fridge in salad area measured at 49F. Per PIC, bread pudding was placed in prepared and cooked last night. Placed in walk-in fridge. Food in this fridge was placed when facility is opened. (2hours ago)
[CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.
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.
Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
Cookline employee touched raw salmon from fridge drawer with bare hand, without hand washing, dried hands with the wiping towel, touched the ready to eat pita bread and trying to assemble the bread.
[CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required.
[COS] Stopped employee and provide education for hand washing. Employee washed hands, put on gloves. Bread discard. employee used tongs to handle raw food.
Employee touched dirty dishes, loaded to dishmachine, without hand washing, touched the clean dishes on the rack and put away.
[CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required.
[COS] Employee washed hands and rewash dishes.
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.
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Ice scoop handle observed in contact with ice near soda machine.
[CA] Handle to ice scoop shall be stored so that it is not in direct contact with ice.
[COS] Employee put scoop in container.
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.
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Water leaking from sprayer near dishmachine.
[CA] secure leakage.
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.
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
Yellow liquid spray bottle is not labeled. Per PIC, it's chemical to clean table.
[CA] Chemicals once removed from original container shall be labeled with common name.
[COS] PIC labeled spray bottle.
In plain English
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.
Front counter area hand wash sink was blocked. Missing paper towel for front hand wash sink. Another hand wash sink located in close proximity.
[CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. Provide warm water, hand soap and paper towel for all hand wash stations.
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.
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Falling sealant near 3 compartment sink.
[CA] Remove excessive sealant to prevent physical contamination. Reseal if necessary.
Ambient temperature of salad fridge measured at 55F (internal thermometer).
[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.