Routine Inspection
Oct 15, 2025
4 recorded violations
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Handwash sink located behind the front counter obstructed and not readily accessible due to food prep unit stored near the handwash sink. [CA] All handwash sinks shall be readily accessible to allow employees to properly wash their hands when required. Minor violation as employees had designated one of the adjacent dump sinks to also use for handwashing with soap and paper towels available.
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
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Matcha cream in the food prep unit located by the kitchen entrance is measured at 45F. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods when cold holding shall be 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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Lacking chemical test strips to measure sanitizer[CA]Means for adequately measuring the applicable sanitization method must be readily available (ex. Sanitizer test strips, thermal strips).
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
Permits available
Inspector’s notes
Facility's Environmental Health Permit expired on 9/30/25 and is operating without a valid permit. [CA] Facility shall not operate without a valid health permit. A 48-hour notice is issued - see comments section below.
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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 15, 2025 · Original Source