A follow up inspection was conducted on this date as requested by Nicolas, the owner, to verify the abatement of cockroach activity as observed during the 8/4/26 complaint investigation, and subsequent re-inspections conducted on 8/6/2026 and 8/7/2026
On this date:
- Pest control reports from Polaris Pest Elimination dated 8/9/26 and 8/10/26 indicating abatement were reviewed at this time
- No further evidence of cockroach activity was observed at this time
Continue monitoring for additional cockroach activity and identifying additional cracks, crevices, and gaps that may provide the harborage of vermin.
This is the third re-inspection and will be charged the hourly reinspection fee of $282.00. The health permit is hereby reinstated and facility okay to operate.
Inspection Timeline
Aug 10, 2026Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Aug 7, 2026
Failed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Aug 6, 2026
Failed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Aug 4, 2026
Failed
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Jan 13, 2026
PassedScore: 78/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
78
+4 more inspections
Violations Analysis
6
Critical Violations
1 in last 3 inspections
12
Non-Critical
18
Total Violations
Across 9 inspections
Complete inspection history
9 inspections
PassLatest Aug 10, 2026
N/A
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
A follow up inspection was conducted on this date as requested by Nicolas, the owner, to verify the abatement of cockroach activity as observed during the 8/4/26 complaint investigation, and subsequent re-inspections conducted on 8/6/2026 and 8/7/2026
On this date:
- Pest control reports from Polaris Pest Elimination dated 8/9/26 and 8/10/26 indicating abatement were reviewed at this time
- No further evidence of cockroach activity was observed at this time
Continue monitoring for additional cockroach activity and identifying additional cracks, crevices, and gaps that may provide the harborage of vermin.
This is the third re-inspection and will be charged the hourly reinspection fee of $282.00. The health permit is hereby reinstated and facility okay to operate.
No reported violations▼
Fail Aug 7, 2026
N/A
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Follow up inspection conducted regarding closure on 08/04/26 and 08/06/26 for vermin (cockroach) infestation.
Facility is ordered 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.
-This is the facility's second follow up inspection and shall be charged. All and subsequent follow-up inspection shall be billed at $282/hour, minimum one hour, during normal business hour, Monday - Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and $645 for a minimum two hours, during non-business hours, and upon inspector availability.
-Contact Specialist, Princess Lagana (Princess.Lagana@deh.sccgov.org), or DEH main line at (408) 918-3400 or email DEH at dehweb@deh.sccgov.org to schedule a follow up inspection.
- 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 red placard. 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.
** A period of 24 hours from this inspection shall pass before requesting a follow-up inspection. Please note that pest control treatments for rodents or insects may require a sufficient amount of contact time for these to be effective .
1 reported violation▼
K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical
1. Live cockroaches observed in the following areas:
- 4 nymphs in between vertical door gap near prep sink.
- 1 nymph on walk in cooler opening.
- 1 nymph on wall in between walk in cooler and 3 door freezer.
- 1 nymph on under counter cooler prep top
- 1 nymph on its back on floor near hand sink
- 2 nymphs on floor next to mop sink
Approximately 10+ dead cockroaches of various life stages on floors throughout the kitchen, prep areas, and storage room.
Pest control report from Polaris Pest Elimination for service on 08/06/26 provided.
[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.
Fail Aug 6, 2026
N/A
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
A follow up inspection was conducted on this date as requested by Nicolas, the owner, to verify the abatement of cockroach activity as observed during the 8/4/26 complaint investigation.
On this date german cockroach activity was still observed at the following locations:
- One live adult cockroach on the floor between the three compartment sink and reach in freezer
- One live adult cockroach on the wall behind the reach in freezer
- Two live adults on the top panel of the ice machine
- One live nymph in the left hinge of the ice machine reach in panel
- One egg casing and one adult in the right hinge of the ice machine reach in panel
- One dead adult on the floor between the upright coolers and walk in cooler
- Spotting around the uncovered electrical socket behind/below the reach in freezer
- Due to continued observed cockroach activity, facility shall remain closed
- This is the first re-inspection. Subsequent follow-up inspection shall be billed at $282/hour, minimum one hour, during normal business hour, Monday - Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and $645 for a minimum two hours, during non-business hours, and upon inspector availability.
-Contact Specialist, Princess Lagana (Princess.Lagana@deh.sccgov.org), or DEH main line at (408) 918-3400 to schedule a follow up inspection.
- 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 red placard. 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.
** A period of 24 hours from this inspection shall pass before requesting a follow-up inspection. Please note that pest control treatments for rodents or insects may require a sufficient amount of contact time for these to be effective.
2 reported violations▼
K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Outlet covers were missing at two panels behind the reach in freezer that are contributing to vermin harborage.
[CA] Seal all gaps, cracks, and crevices to prevent the harborage of vermin. Install the missing electrical socket covers.
Observed accumulation of food debris on the floors between the walk in cooler and upright coolers.
[CA] Maintain floors clean to prevent the attraction of vermin
Fail Aug 4, 2026
N/A
ROUTINE INSPECTION
In conjunction with CO0160428.
Joint inspection with Jasmine L.
Facility is ordered 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.
- Subsequent follow-up inspection shall be billed at $282/hour, minimum one hour, during normal business hour, Monday - Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and $645 for a minimum two hours, during non-business hours, and upon inspector availability.
-Contact Specialist, Princess Lagana (Princess.Lagana@deh.sccgov.org), or DEH main line at (408) 918-3400 to schedule a follow up inspection.
- 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 red placard. 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.
** A period of 24 hours from this inspection shall pass before requesting a follow-up inspection. Please note that pest control treatments for rodents or insects may require a sufficient amount of contact time for these to be effective.
1 reported violation▼
K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical
1. Live cockroaches observed in the following areas:
-1 nymph on in between walk in cooler doors.
-1 adult on floor underneath hand sink at kitchen
-1 adult on floor near ice machine
-1 dying on its back underneath 3-comp sink directly on soiled lid cover
-2 live on glue trap in storage room
30+ dead cockroaches of various life stages throughout the facility and on glue traps.
Pest control report from Polaris Pest Elimination Company for service on 07/28/26 provided.
2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes.
3. Supervisor Notified: Elizabeth T.
4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Nicolas, 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.
Pass Jan 13, 2026
78/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
7 reported violations▼
K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
No proof of a valid food safety manager certification on site at the time of the inspection.
[CA]: Provide proof of a valid food safety manager certification. Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged Potentially Hazardous Food shall have a valid food safety manager certificate available on site for review at all times.
K40: Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Soiled wet wiping cloth stored on prep table without being placed back into sanitizer bucket in between uses.
[CA]: Wiping cloths used for sanitizing work surfaces must be stored inside their sanitizer buckets containing at least 100ppm chlorine or 200ppm Quat sanitizer when not actively being used.
K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
1. Pans stored directly on the floor in the cook line.
2. Soda disposable cups stored on the floor. No direct contamination.
[CA]: All cleaned equipment and 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.
K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Accumulation of pink grime on interior surface of ice machine. No direct contamination observed.
[CA]: Properly clean and sanitize the interior of ice machine. Food contact surface equipment shall be maintained clean at all times. Ensure ice is protected at all times during cleaning.
K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Unsecured beverage cup stored above 2 door under counter and personal food items stored within prep line cooler #2 with food for the public.
[CA]: No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.
*REPEAT VIOLATION*
1. In the walk in cooler, multiple containers of food stored directly on the floor.
2. Bag of onion stored directly on the floor next to office door.
[CA]: Food shall be stored at least 6 inches elevated from the floor on approved shelving that is easily cleanable (ex. Dunnage racks)
K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical
*REPEAT VIOLATION*
Underneath the steam table, frijoles measured at 84F. Lengua was also observed underneath the steam table and employee proceeded to place it on stove top. On stove top, the lengua was measured at 96F. Both food items were placed underneath the steam table approximately 30 minutes prior to inspection per employee.
[CA]: Potentially Hazardous Food shall be cold held at 41F or below or hot held at 135F or above at all times.
[COS]: Lengua was reheated to 194F and frijoles was reheated to 169F. Both food items placed on stove top to be hot held.
Pass Jan 16, 2025
N/A
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Follow up inspection for routine inspection conducted on 01/15/2025 regarding closure for vermin (cockroaches) as well as violations for holding temperature and the walk in cooler's ambient temperature.
Specialist observations:
K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures: CORRECTED; Potentially Hazardous Food (PHFs) in proper holding temperature
K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals: CORRECTED; no evidence of cockroaches observed after thorough inspection. Pest control service receipt for 01/15/2025 provided.
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity: CORRECTED; walk in cooler's ambient temperature observed at 39F.
Facility approved to re-open.
No reported violations▼
Fail Jan 15, 2025
76/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
FACILITY ORDERED CLOSED due to evidence of live cockroaches. Facility shall contact Specialist for a follow up inspection to reopen after all evidence of vermin and vermin activity have been removed and all impacted areas have been properly cleaned and sanitized. Facility shall not conduct food preparation and food sale until facility has obtained approval from Specialist to re-open.
Ensure facility is maintained in such a way as to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. Red placard posted at front window. Red Placard must be displayed until facility has been re-inspected, and cannot be removed, relocated, defaced, marred, camouflaged, or hidden so as to prevent the public from observing it.
Failure to comply may result in enforcement actions per County Ordinance Section B11-55. Subsequent follow-up inspection after first follow-up shall be billed $298/hour, minimum one hour, during normal business hours (Monday - Friday, 7:30 Am to 4:30 PM), and $645/hour, minimum two hours, during non-business hours, and upon inspector availability.
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.
6 reported violations▼
K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical
Live cockroaches found in the following areas:
-1 nymph and 1 adult cockroach underneath the 2 door undercounter freezer in front of the 3 comp sink
-1 adult cockroach in between 3 comp sink and wall
-1 adult cockroach on the walk in cooler door
Dead cockroaches of all varying life stages found in the following areas:
-near hand sink, steam table, ice machine, cook line underneath equipment
[CA]: FACILITY ORDERED CLOSED due to evidence of live cockroaches.
Eliminate all live vermin and evidence of vermin in a safe, effective and legal manner.
1. Discontinue food preparation and put away food and utensils.
2. Clean and sanitize all areas with heavy grease buildups and old food debris throughout the facility.
3. Use safe and legal pest control measures. Facility shall make available any pest control treatment records and invoices upon re-inspection and re-open.
4. Properly clean and sanitize all food preparation surfaces and impacted areas.
5. Properly vermin proof facility by sealing visible holes and cracks that could harbor or allow entrance of vermin.
6. Remove any stagnant water.
7. Construct, equip and maintain the food facility so as to prevent entrance and harborage of animals, birds and vermin (cockroaches, rodents and flies).
Facility shall remain closed until all vermin have been abated and county health specialist approves facility to be ready to re-open. Contact county health specialist when ready to re-open.
K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
*REPEAT VIOLATION*
Ambient temperature of walk in cooler measured at 46F.
[CA]: Cooling units shall be able to cold hold PHFs at 41F or below at all times.
[COS]: Owner adjusted the thermostat of the walk in cooler and temperature decreased to 40F.
K27: Food separated and protected
In the walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored on top of cheese.
[CA]: Properly store raw shell eggs beneath and separate from ready to eat food.
K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical
*REPEAT VIOLATION*
In the walk in cooler, multiple Potentially Hazardous Food (PHFs) measured between 45F - 55F. Per Owner, food items have been in the unit for more than 4 hours. Ambient temperature of unit measured at 46F.
[CA]: PHFs shall be cold held at 41F or below at all times.
[COS]: PHFs were voluntarily discarded.
K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Accumulation of grease and debris above hood at cook line.
[CA]: Remove accumulation of debris and routinely clean.
*REPEAT VIOLATION*
1. Multiple food containers stored directly on the floor.
[CA]: Food items must stored at least six (6) inches elevated from the floor to prevent contamination.
2. Food stored underneath the flat top grill without cover.
[CA]: Food shall be stored in a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, vermin, or other forms of contamination or adulteration.
Fail Jan 15, 2025
N/A
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Follow up inspection for complaint investigation conducted on 01/13/2025 regarding cockroaches in the facility. Live cockroaches found. Facility ordered closed.
No reported violations▼
Pass Jan 13, 2025
N/A
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Conducted in conjunction with CO0156064
1 reported violation▼
K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical
One live and one dead cockroach observed on the floor by the three compartment sink. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of vermin and vermin debris. Clean and sanitize affected areas.
[COS] Operator eliminated the live cockroach and shall clean and sanitize area around the three compartment sink.
A follow-up will be conducted by 1/17/25. Any evidence of cockroaches observed during the follow-up inspection may result in further enforcement action.
Source: Santa Clara County open data. Records are supplied as-is and may take 24–48 hours to reflect a newly published inspection.