- On-site for follow-up inspection after facility was closed due to evidence of a vermin infestation.
- Facility has corrected the following:
- K14M - Food contact surfaces unclean and unsanitized:
- Facility has obtained an approved sanitizer that was available for use.
- K23M - Observed rodents, insects, birds, or animals:
- Facility was treated on 4/14/2026. Pest control report along with Vermin Checklist was emailed to district inspector prior to scheduling follow-up inspection.
- At time of inspection, no activity was observed throughout the facility.
- K08M - Improperly using time as a public health control (TPHC):
- Operation at facility was temporarily suspended and thus TPHC was not observed.
- TPHC procedures were reviewed with owner at time of routine inspection.
- Facility is hereby authorized to reopen and resume operations.
- Prior to operating, conduct final cleaning and sanitization of all surfaces, (food and non-food contact) and utensils.
- Continue to address all other violations noted on previous inspection report.
** Note:
- Facility is preparing and supplying food to two other permitted facilities within the county.
- Facility shall provide Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all food preparation, i.e., receiving, preparation, storage, transport, etc.
- Email district staff with completed SOPs by 4/24/2026
Inspection Timeline
Apr 15, 2026Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Apr 13, 2026
FailedScore: 59/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
59
Nov 13, 2025
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Nov 3, 2025
FailedScore: 62/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
62
Violations Analysis
5
Critical Violations
3 in last 3 inspections
20
Non-Critical
25
Total Violations
Across 4 inspections
Complete inspection history
4 inspections
PassLatest Apr 15, 2026
N/A
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
- On-site for follow-up inspection after facility was closed due to evidence of a vermin infestation.
- Facility has corrected the following:
- K14M - Food contact surfaces unclean and unsanitized:
- Facility has obtained an approved sanitizer that was available for use.
- K23M - Observed rodents, insects, birds, or animals:
- Facility was treated on 4/14/2026. Pest control report along with Vermin Checklist was emailed to district inspector prior to scheduling follow-up inspection.
- At time of inspection, no activity was observed throughout the facility.
- K08M - Improperly using time as a public health control (TPHC):
- Operation at facility was temporarily suspended and thus TPHC was not observed.
- TPHC procedures were reviewed with owner at time of routine inspection.
- Facility is hereby authorized to reopen and resume operations.
- Prior to operating, conduct final cleaning and sanitization of all surfaces, (food and non-food contact) and utensils.
- Continue to address all other violations noted on previous inspection report.
** Note:
- Facility is preparing and supplying food to two other permitted facilities within the county.
- Facility shall provide Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all food preparation, i.e., receiving, preparation, storage, transport, etc.
- Email district staff with completed SOPs by 4/24/2026
2 reported violations▼
K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Observed heavy build up of grease and grime on floor mixing in the front kitchen.
[CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Missing outlet cover and an approximately 2 inch by 4 inch piece of dry wall next to the electrical outlet in the front kitchen area.
[CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage. Repair the wall with a durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable surface.
Fail Apr 13, 2026
59/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
** Facility is hereby closed due to evidence of a vermin infestation, as well as lacking any type of sanitizer. **
** Facility is also supplying food for two other facilities within the county. Due to closure, facility is prohibited from providing food to other facilities.
- Facility is to immediately cease and desist all operations.
- Facility is prohibited from all food service activities which include, but not limited to: preparation, service, handling, distribution, and sale.
- Facility shall remain closed until vermin infestation is completely abated, an approved sanitizer is obtained, AND authorization is provided by this Division.
- Facility shall:
- Provide pest control report from a licensed pest control company that indicates the type of control measures taken and that the facility has been treated.
- Eradicate all live and dead rodents and insects from the facility.
- Clean and sanitize the affected area(s) and equipment.
- Dispose of all food items that have been adulterated/contaminated.
- Seal holes (e.g. in walls and ceilings, repair coved base), and entryways (e.g. weather-stripping around doors); keep exterior doors closed; screen openable windows.
- Eliminate harborage inside and outside of the facility - remove unused/cast-off equipment, contributory vegetation, etc.)
- Eliminate food and water sources inside and outside the facility.
- Properly store items (e.g. at least 6 inches above floor in sealed rodent-proof/insect-proof containers; organize overly packed and disorganized storage areas).
- Properly store and dispose of garbage and other waste (e.g. bagged wastes, keep dumpster lids closed, frequent removal).
** Please note that pest control treatments for rodents or insects may require a sufficient amount of contact time for these to be effective. Consult with pest control company for guidelines on eliminating harborage, entryways, and food/water sources.
- Subsequent follow-up inspection after first follow-up shall be billed $282/hour, minimum one hour, during normal business hours (Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM), and $645 for a minimum of two hours, during non-business hours, and upon inspector availability.
- The posted placard is property of the Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health and shall not be removed, covered-up, relocated, tampered, or copied. Failure to comply may result in enforcement actions per County Ordinance Code Section B11-55.
- A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit.
Heavy accumulation of grease, grime. and/or food debris observed on floors and walls throughout the facility:
- Around the cook line.
- Underneath three-compartment sink and food preparation sink.
- Around the water heater.
- Around the entrance into the first preparation room.
- Underneath the sandwich preparation refrigerator.
[CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. Regularly clean under equipment to prevent accumulation of debris.
At time of inspection, facility lacked any type of sanitizer and does not have any means to properly sanitize food contact surfaces.
[CA] A food facility that prepares food shall not be operating if there is no method to properly clean and sanitize equipment or utensils.
The food facility shall cease operation immediately. The food facility shall remain closed until a method to clean and sanitize equipment or utensils is provided.
[COS] Owner arrived on site and obtained bleach.
K48: Plan review
Facility has replaced the previously approved bread oven with a dual stacked Blodgett oven. Facility has also removed the previously observed burner stove.
[CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements.
K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical
1. Observed Vermin:
- 3+ live cockroaches observed behind the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
- 1+ live cockroach observed behind the L-bracket holding up the wall mounted shelves above the food preparation sink.
- 1 dying cockroach observed inside the right most compartment of the three-compartment sink.
- Dead cockroaches observed in the following areas:
- On floor outside the restroom.
- 4+ on floor inside the dry storage room outside of the restroom.
- In-between wall of the hand wash sink in the front service area.
- Cockroach egg sac observed in-between the trim between the wall and ceiling at the front service area, directly above the displayed food handler cards.
2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes.
3. Supervisor S. Lew was notified of closure.
4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Quan, 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.
K24: Person in charge present and performing duties
Manager and/or person in charge, not present at time of inspection. Child was also present inside the kitchen. The individual on site was reported to be present for childcare purposes.
[CA] A “person in charge” who is responsible for operation of facility shall be present at the food facility during all hours of operation.
The "person in charge" shall ensure that persons unnecessary to the food facility operation shall not be allowed in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
K32: Food properly labeled and honestly presented
Various types of prepackaged food items, beef jerky, young coconut shreds, peanuts, bamboo shoots, crispy rice, pickled shallots, chili sauces, various types of pork rolls, maintained on sales floor for customer self-service lack complete labels.
[CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
K04: Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use
Individual present observed feeding child inside the kitchen.
[CA] No employee and/or person shall eat or drink in the food prep, food contact storage, or food storage areas, use designated area.
K08: Time as a public health control; procedures & recordsCritical
Various types of fancy pork rolls maintained out in ambient temperature subjected to time as a public health control (TPHC) still offered for sale past the labeled 4 hour timer.
[CA] PHFs utilizing time as a public health control (TPHC) shall be discarded within 4 hours from the point in time when food is removed from temperature control.
[COS] Items were removed from the sales floor.
K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Four boxes of raw pork products maintained out in ambient temperature. No food preparation employees present at the time of inspection.
[CA] PHF items not in active preparation shall be turned to temperature control.
K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Employee present at the facility lacked food handler cards and unable to demonstrate food safety knowledge.
[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.
All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of, and shall be properly trained in, food safety as it relates to their assigned duties.
Pass Nov 13, 2025
N/A
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
- On-site for operator scheduled follow-up inspection after facility was closed due to evidence of a vermin infestation.
- Facility has corrected the following:
- K14M - Food contact surfaces:
- All food contact surfaces observed clean.
- K23M - Observed rodents, insects, birds, or animals:
- Facility was serviced by licensed pest control service.
- At time of follow-up inspection, minor activity was observed. See violation above.
- Inoperable refrigeration units and refrigeration units that were infested have been removed from the facility.
- Facility has conducted a deep cleaning of the entire facility - minor cleaning still required.
- Facility has sealed majority of holes, gaps, cracks and crevices - minor ares still required.
- Facility is hereby authorized to reopen and resume operations.
- A second follow-up inspection will be conducted to verify preventative measures have been completed and facility is free of vermin.
1 reported violation▼
K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
One dead cockroach observed inside the hand soap dispenser inside the kitchen. Accumulation of cockroach feces observed on the wall where the water pipes protrude from the wall. Accumulation of cockroach feces observed on the corner of the kitchen above the three-compartment sink.
[CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches or old droppings.
[COS] Employee cleaned and sanitized area.
Fail Nov 3, 2025
62/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
- Facility is hereby closed due to evidence of a vermin infestation.
- Facility is to immediately cease and desist all operations.
- Facility is prohibited from all food service activities which include, but not limited to: preparation, service, handling, distribution, and sale.
- Facility shall remain closed until vermin infestation is completely abated and authorization is provided by this Division.
- Facility shall:
- Provide pest control report from a licensed pest control company that indicates the type of control measures taken and that the facility has been treated.
- Eradicate all live and dead rodents and insects from the facility.
- Clean and sanitize the affected area(s) and equipment.
- Dispose of all food items that have been adulterated/contaminated.
- Seal holes (e.g. in walls and ceilings, repair coved base), and entryways (e.g. weather-stripping around doors); keep exterior doors closed; screen openable windows.
- Eliminate harborage inside and outside of the facility - remove unused/cast-off equipment, contributory vegetation, etc.)
- Eliminate food and water sources inside and outside the facility.
- Properly store items (e.g. at least 6 inches above floor in sealed rodent-proof/insect-proof containers; organize overly packed and disorganized storage areas).
- Properly store and dispose of garbage and other waste (e.g. bagged wastes, keep dumpster lids closed, frequent removal).
- Subsequent follow-up inspection shall be billed at $298/hour, minimum one hour, during normal business hour, Monday - Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and $645 for a minimum of two hours, during non-business hours, and upon inspector availability.
- The posted placard is property of the Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health and shall not be removed, covered-up, relocated, tampered, or copied. Failure to comply may result in enforcement actions per County Ordinance Code Section B11-55.
- A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit.
** Please note that pest control treatments for rodents or insects may require a sufficient amount of contact time for these to be effective. Consult with pest control company for guidelines on eliminating harborage, entryways, and food/water sources.
12 reported violations▼
K27: Food separated and protected
Cardboard cases of food stored directly on the floor.
[CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Five-year Food Safety Certified (FSC) manager 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.
Employees' three-year food handler cards unavailable for review and/or are expired.
[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.
Heavy accumulation of grease, grime, and food debris observed on floors and walls throughout the facility:
- Underneath sandwich preparation refrigerator.
- On wall at the corner where the trash can is stored at the sandwich preparation area.
- On wall where the floor mixer is stored.
- Underneath the three-compartment sink.
- Along the cook line.
[CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. Regularly clean under equipment to prevent accumulation of debris.
Numerous gaps, cracks, and/or crevices observed throughout the facility:
- Ceiling panels.
- Ceiling trims/door trims, etc.
[CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage.
K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Cast off equipment maintained inside 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.
K04: Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use
Employees' personal beverages observed stored in areas of food preparation.
[CA] No employee shall eat or drink in the food prep, food contact storage, or food storage areas, use designated area. Provide designated location for employees to store personal food and beverages, that is separated and protected from facility food.
K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Heavy accumulation of grease, grime, and food debris observed in the following areas:
- Along the rim and hinges of the sandwich preparation refrigerator.
- On the floor mixer.
- On the sides of cooking equipment.
- Preparation tables where equipment is stored on.
[CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
K32: Food properly labeled and honestly presented
Prepackaged food offered for sale for customer self-service do not have proper labels.
[CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Observed black totes used to store bread maintained inside the restroom uncovered.
[CA] Equipment shall be stored within an approved area to prevent contamination. Utensils shall be stored in a clean, dry location where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least six inches above the floor. Remove equipment from restroom. Discontinue storing equipment inside the restroom.
K38: Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Heavy accumulation of grease observed on ventilation hood and hood filters.
[CA] Clean mechanical exhaust hood and/or filters of grease accumulation.
Observed electric stove used to fry eggs at the front service area next to the sandwich preparation refrigerator. Observed baking oven halfway out of the ventilation hood.
[CA] Provide approved exhaust hood ventilation over all cooking equipment as required to effectively remove cooking odors, smoke, steam, grease, heat, and vapors. Discontinue use of unapproved equipment and cooking in the front of the facility. All cooking shall be conducted at the cook line underneath the ventilation hood.
K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical
1. Observed Vermin:
- 10+ live of various life stages observed inside the crevices of the top door hinges of the sandwich preparation refrigerator. Nymphs observed inside the crevices where caulking is missing against the preparation table. Dead cockroaches observed on the rim once the top cover is lifted.
- 1+ live and numerous dead cockroaches observed below the cash register.
- Dead cockroaches observed on floor by the sandwich preparation refrigerator.
- Dead cockroaches observed on floor by the two-door merchandiser next to the altar.
- 2+ live carrying egg sac with numerous nymphs crawling on the inside of the both door gaskets of the inoperable two-door upright refrigerator.
- 2+ live adults carrying egg sac, and numerous juveniles observed crawling on the door hinges and gaskets of both bread proofers.
- 1+ live with accumulation of feces along the door trim from the kitchen to the side of the facility.
- Dead cockroaches observed in the following areas:
- On floor underneath the three-compartment sink.
- On floor underneath the oven.
- On wall by the grease collection on the top right of the ventilation hood system.
- On floor between the three-door upright freezer.
- On floor in the janitorial area.
- Underneath the meat slicer.
- On top of the ANSUL activation switch.
2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes.
3. Supervisor Monica H. was notified of closure.
4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Quan, 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.
K24: Person in charge present and performing duties
Observed child inside the kitchen.
[CA] The "person in charge" shall ensure that persons unnecessary to the food facility operation shall not be allowed in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Wiping cloth stored in the container with cutting knives and equipment at the sandwich preparation refrigerator observed with dead cockroach nymphs.
[CA] Ensure food contact surfaces and cleaned, sanitized, and free from contamination.
Source: Santa Clara County open data. Records are supplied as-is and may take 24–48 hours to reflect a newly published inspection.