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ROOH

473 UNIVERSITY AV, PALO ALTO, CA, 94301 +14256811491
Pass
84
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
0
Critical violations

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PASSED
Jan 28, 2026FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION199 days ago

-Chlorine test strips provided - Door gaskets have been replaced for the appetizer unit - Dessert unit measured at 50F and currently used to store only plates with chocolate writing on it. All dessert items have been moved to the walk in cooler for holding. Unit may be repaired in the future. - Continue to repair cold water faucet at hand sink next to rice cooker. Cold water faucet was turned on with sufficient pressure, however temperature of water was not cold. A few seconds later, very little pressure coming from the cold water faucet noted. Manager contacted maintenance service to repair faucet. Email a video of operable faucet indicating cold water is available (use a digital thermometer to measure water temperature). Email aleli.crutchfield@deh.sccgov.org Provide wall mounted soap dispenser at hand sink next to tandoor oven.

Inspection Timeline

Jan 28, 2026Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Jan 21, 2026
PassedScore: 84/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
84
Dec 26, 2024
PassedScore: 84/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
84

Violations Analysis

0
Critical Violations
14
Non-Critical
14
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Jan 28, 2026
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

-Chlorine test strips provided - Door gaskets have been replaced for the appetizer unit - Dessert unit measured at 50F and currently used to store only plates with chocolate writing on it. All dessert items have been moved to the walk in cooler for holding. Unit may be repaired in the future. - Continue to repair cold water faucet at hand sink next to rice cooker. Cold water faucet was turned on with sufficient pressure, however temperature of water was not cold. A few seconds later, very little pressure coming from the cold water faucet noted. Manager contacted maintenance service to repair faucet. Email a video of operable faucet indicating cold water is available (use a digital thermometer to measure water temperature). Email aleli.crutchfield@deh.sccgov.org Provide wall mounted soap dispenser at hand sink next to tandoor oven.

No reported violations
Pass Jan 21, 2026
84/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Note-oysters are served cooked on menu.

7 reported violations
  • K27: Food separated and protected

    Observed raw seafood/chicken stored above ready to eat sauce/marinades in walk in cooler. [CA] Store raw animal proteins below ready to eat food.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    Lack of paper towels/paper towel dispenser at bar hand sink. [CA] Provide a paper towel dispenser with paper towels at hand sink and keep stocked at all times. [CA] A stack of paper towels were provided at hand sink.

  • K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

    Lack of chlorine test strips available for the bar and kitchen dishwasher. Lack of quaternary ammonium test strips for sanitizer dispenser at 3 comp sink. [CA] Provide test strips and test units daily.

  • K16: Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display

    Observed shellfish tags not organized in chronological order. Shellstock tags are not attached to the container they are received until empty but tags are available onsite. [CA]Shellstock tags are not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date of date the shellstock are sold or served. Keep tags attached to container of shellfish until all shellfish have been sold from that batch.

  • K29: Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

    Unlabeled pink sanitizer spray bottle noted at bar. [CA] Label bottle with name of contents.

  • K41: Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

    Low pressure at cold water faucet at hand sink next to rice cooker. Cold faucet is in disrepair. Faucet at hand sink in between the cook line is unable to completely turn the water off. [CA] Repair faucets and ensure cold water is at adequate velocity and pressure.

  • K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

    Measured ambient temperature of dessert refrigerator at 47F. [CA] Maintain units to hold potentially hazardous food 41F and below. Recommend to set temperature to 35F. The door is loose and unable to fully close completely for the appetizer unit across from the cook line. [CA] Repair the door.

Pass Dec 26, 2024
84/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

7 reported violations
  • K27: Food separated and protected

    Observed raw oysters and fish stored below raw chicken and raw lamb in refrigerator. [CA] Store raw chicken below raw lamb. Store seafood on top of raw chicken and raw lamb.

  • K39: Thermometers provided, accurate

    Lack of thermometer for several undercounter refrigerator units in kitchen and upstairs. [CA] Provide thermometers.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    Dry ingredients noted on floor. [CA] Store food 6 inches off of the floor.

  • K26: Approved thawing methods used; frozen food

    Observed lamb thawing in standing water in food prep sink. [CA] Thaw food under running water for no more than 2 hours at 70F and below water temperature.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    Lack of soap in dispenser next to food prep sink. [CA] Keep soap dispenser stocked at all times. [COS] Lack of paper towel dispenser at designated hand sink at bar. [CA] Provide paper towels at this station.

  • K21: Hot and cold water available

    Cold water not available at food prep sink. [CA] Cold water shall be available at the food prep sink at all times.

  • K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

    Lack of quat ammonium test strips for sanitizer dispenser at 3 comp sink. [CA] Provide test strips.

Source: Santa Clara County open data. Records are supplied as-is and may take 24–48 hours to reflect a newly published inspection.