Routine Inspection
Oct 2, 2026
4 recorded violations
Official Wording
Proper cooling methods
Inspector’s Notes
Observed tomato paste cooling in a large deep vat in two door refrigerator. [CA] Properly cool PHF's using shallow containers, using no more than 2 inches for solid foods and no more than 3 inches for liquids.
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
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s Notes
Measured cooked cauliflower at 127F in hot holding unit. Per cook, items were cooked an hour before inspection. Hot holding unit measured 113F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Chef reheated in cauliflower in oven to 165F and placed in hot holding unit and increased hot holding unit temperature.
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
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s Notes
Observed debris underneath 3 compartment sink. [CA] Regularly clean under equipment to prevent accumulation of debris.
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
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s Notes
Observed grilled onions in ice bath on drainboard of 3 compartment sink. [CA] Food preparation shall only occur in approved areas.
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, Oct 2, 2026 · Original Source