ROUTINE INSPECTION
** OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION ** NEW FACILITY NAME: EMELINA'S #2 NEW OWNER: EMELINA'S SC LLC The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP11. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $2,281.00 will be mailed to the billing address on the application. Payment must be submitted within 10 days of receipt of the invoice. The owner is responsible for contacting our department if an invoice is not received and remit payment within 30 days. The Environmental Health Permit will be effective: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2027. This report serves as a temporary permit. However, the permit will be deemed invalid if the permit fee is not paid in full within 30 days from the date of this report. Okay to Operate. An official permit will be mailed to the address on file and shall be posted in public view upon receipt. * Structural Review inspection conducted on 6/11/2026. * Food Safety Certificate (FSC) holder owns another location in Santa Clara County. Ensure there is at least one designated person holding a FSC at each location.
6 reported violations
- K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
1) Observed working utensils stored in standing water. [CA] Utensils shall be stored in the following manner: 1) in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container, 2) in running water, 3) in a container of water at 135°F or above, 4) at room temperature if washed within 4 hours of initial use. 2) Observed plastic tasting spoons stored in such a way that the mouthparts are making direct contact with the handle. Observed the handle of serving tongs stored in direct contact with cookies. [CA] Store utensils in such a way to prevent direct hand contact with the mouthparts or with food.
- K32: Food properly labeled and honestly presented
Observed pre-packaged cookies for sale without proper labeling. Per PIC, cookies are obtained from "Rosi's Alfajores" in Daly City. [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.
- K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Observed 3-compartment sink has only one integral drainboard on the left side. [CA] Manual warewashing sinks shall have at least three compartments with two integral metal drainboards for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils. [SA] Facility has one integral drainboard on the left side, and a chest freezer with tubs for dirty dishes on the right side. Discussed keeping clean dishes on the left side with drainboard to facilitate proper air drying.
- K21: Hot and cold water available
Measured the maximum water temperature at the 3-compartment, preparation, and janitorial sink at 118F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility (or from 100-108F at handwash stations).
- K41: Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Observed drainpipe from the preparation sink extends directly into the floor sink. [CA] Provide air gap between the drain pipes and floor sink that is at least twice the diameter of the inlet and no less than one inch.
- K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical
At the preparation units, measured shrimp, clams, mussels and beef from 52-54F. Per PIC, foods were stocked less than 1 hour prior to temperature measurement. Observed foods stored above the insert cooler line. [CA] Potentially Hazardous Foods shall be kept at 41F or below or 135F or above. [SA] Foods were relocated to the under counter cooler to facilitate rapid cooling. Ensure foods are stored below insert cooler line to maintain cold holding temperatures.