Routine Inspection
Oct 8, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official Wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s Notes
1. Repeat Violation: The front door is kept open. [CA] Keep the door closed at all times or provide an alternate method such as an air curtain to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. 2. Facility has several pieces of equipment no longer needed for the operation of the facility. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial Wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s Notes
1. Bulk food ingredients were unlabeled. [CA] Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food if not easily recognizable. 2. Facility was found cooking in the parking lot using a propane fueled burner. [CA] Food or food related equipment shall be stored in an approved fully enclosed food facility.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s Notes
1. The cove base in the restroom is detaching. 2. There is a hole in the wall on the other side of the three compartment sink. [CA] Maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean and in good repair.
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
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s Notes
1. Old rodent droppings were observed behind the produce tables. 2. A dead cockroach was found on a sticky trap under the True Two door upright cooler and one on the floor of the bathroom. [CA] Ensure to maintain the facility free of animals, pests, and vermin. Clean the affected areas of dead cockroaches and old rodent droppings. Note: Reviewed pest control service report from 9/30/2026 that reported no activity for cockroaches.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial Wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s Notes
1. The posted Food Safety Certificate is expired. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. 2. Facility lacks food handler cards for staff. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
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 Wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s Notes
1. The three compartment sink has a gap between the wall and where it is installed. There are wood plank on either side. [CA] Install the three compartment sink to be sealed to the wall. 2. The display case cooler is maintaining an ambient internal temperature of 55F. Faciltiy is only using it for whole, uncut produce. [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 in good condition, safe, unadulterated
Inspector’s Notes
Ramiro touched a cooling potato with unwashed hands. [CA] Food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health and shall be discarded immediately. [SA] EH Inspector instructed Ramiro to discard the potato. Ramiro proceeded to consume the potato instead.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial Wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s Notes
Self-service metal utensils on the dining table were stored with the mouth contact portion facing up. [CA] Utensils (spoons, forks, knives) shall be stored so only the handles are touched by consumers.
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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 8, 2026 · Original Source