Routine Inspection
Oct 7, 2026
10 recorded violations
Official Wording
Permits available
Inspector’s Notes
Expired permit posted. Expiration date is 12-31-2025 [CA] Food facility shall post most current, up to date health permit.
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.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector’s Notes
Restroom door did not have self-closing mechanism. [CA] Door to toilet facilities shall have self-closing mechinism.
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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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s Notes
1. Thermostat falling off wall. Paint peeling off wall [CA] Repair the wall with a durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable surface. Secure thermostat to the wall. 2. Damaged wall under the water heater. [Corrective Action] Maintain wall in good condition.
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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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s Notes
Cooked chicken at the griddle was not maintained hot or cold and was measured at 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Per PIC, chicken was finished cooking at 2:30 PM and is normally held for no more than 4 hours. Written procedures and time mark not available. [Corrective Action] Provide written procedures and time marking for Potentially Hazardous Foods left out at room temperature.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Inspector’s Notes
Ground beef was thawing at room temperature. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.
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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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s Notes
Paper towels not available at the handwash sink in the restroom. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers. [COS] Paper towels supplied to paper towel dispenser in the rest room.
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.
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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s Notes
Lack of mop hanger at the mop sink. Mops stored on the floor. [Corrective Action] Install mop hanger at the mop sink. Store mops at the mop hanger to allow mop the drip dry into the mop sink.
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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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s Notes
Person in charge was not able to provide Food Handler Card for employees handling food. [Corrective Action] 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.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s Notes
Food being stored directly on floor of walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s Notes
Chicken and beef in the display cooler was measured at 47 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Maintain at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
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 record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source