Routine Inspection
Oct 8, 2026
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
6 recorded violations
Official Wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s Notes
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: Both dry and fresh mouse and rat droppings and dried urine in dry storage area in back of the facility underneath shelves; on top of boxes of food packaging; on lids of icing containers; on the floor. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Elizabeth T. 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Virat, 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.
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
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s Notes
Test strips were unavailable at the time of inspection. PIC set of the 3 compartment sink using quaternary ammonium sanitizer but had been testing sanitizer concentration with chlorine test strips. Quat test strips were found on site but appeared to be expired (no expiration date, outdated packaging, test strips significantly discolored). [CA] Testing strips shall be available on site at all times to adequately test the concentration of quaternary ammonium sanitizer.
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
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s Notes
Significant accumulation of dust and debris on floors throughout facility including the service area, in the back kitchen underneath the 3 compartment sink and reach in refrigerators, and in the back storage area .
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
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s Notes
Prep and cooking area near service counter under ventilation hood was very dark; back storage area was also very dark and had multiple light bulbs out. Per PIC, the lights near the 3 compartment sink and in the dry storage area in the back had been out for at least a week. [CA] In every room and area in which any food is prepared, processed or stored or in which equipment or utensils are cleaned, sufficient lighting shall be provided.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s Notes
*MAJOR* Handwash sink at service area was lacking hand soap and paper towels. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers at all times. [SA] PIC refilled bottle of liquid hand soap and provided a roll of paper towels *MINOR* Hand wash sink in back kitchen near 3 compartment sink was obstructed by bottles of cleaning products and mop heads. [COS] PIC was instructed to remove items so that the hand wash facility was accessible.
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
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s Notes
Multiple ceiling tiles were found to be missing or in disrepair throughout the back of the facility: ceiling tile missing above janitorial sink; above door to walk-in freezer; above dry storage shelves. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean and free from holes to prevent pest harborage.
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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 8, 2026 · Original Source