Routine Inspection
Nov 26, 2025
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Found black/brown like substance on grey interior side panels of ice machine. [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.
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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
1. Found cold water at warewash sink (left side) currently inoperable. Note: Right faucet at warewash sink has both cold and hot water functional. [CA] Ensure cold/hot water is available at all times. 2. Found leaking faucet at 1-compartment sink (middle section) when on. [CA] Secure leak. 3. Found ice machine drain line directly in floor sink located at front service line. [CA] Provide a minimum of 1 inch air gap between drain line and floor sink. 4. Found hand wash sink in restroom slow draining. [CA] Ensure sink is free flowing and in 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.
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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Found a few flies in dinning area and back storage area near water heater. [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.
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Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Found several ontainers and boxes of food stored on floor in small storage area and near water heater area. [CA] Food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off floor.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
1. Exterior screen door with gaps greater than 1/4 inch. [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. 2. Found 3 loose CO2 tanks under warewash sink drain board. [CA] Secure CO2 tank to rigid structure to prevent accidental discharge. 3. Found accumulated food debris under cooking equipment, refrigeration units and shelvings. [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.
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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Measured rack of cheese with jalepeno pastries holding at 70F at display rack. Per operator, this is a new item and was made less than 4 hours ago. [CA] Maintain all cold PHF held at or below 41F or hot held at or above 135F. [SA] Operator opted to use a time as a public health control (TPHC).
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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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
Found several chemical containers stored on top rack above 1-compartment sink and over food items on shelf to left area. [CA] Store chemicals separate and away from the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces and linens.
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.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 26, 2025 · Original Source