ROUTINE INSPECTION
Note: 1. When I arrived at the facility, it was almost closing. However, the manager allowed me to conduct the inspection. 2. Food safety manager certificate: Joanna Torres Moreland - 10/19/2026
7 reported violations
- K41: Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
The drainpipe from the preparation sink is immersed inside the floor sink. [CA] To prevent possible contamination from backup of sewage, please provide at least one inch air gap between the floor sink and the drainpipes.
- K19: Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
There was no consumer advisory note on the menu. [CA] If any food products are sold raw, partially cooked, or served medium rarely, the consumer must be notified by the employees, or a consumer advisory note must be written on the menu that specifies: 1) Specifically identify all meat/egg/seafood items that are offered raw or undercooked and 2) Include a reminder statement of the increased risk of foodborne illness from consuming such foods A. Written information regarding the safety of these FOOD items is available upon request. B. Document this on the menu, or C. Advise the customer orally with the following warning: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
- K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical
Pooled eggs stored at the preparation table was measured at 62 oF. [CA] All potentially hazardous foods like meat, seafood, poultry, dairy products, cooked vegetables, cooked cereals, greens, and diced avocados shall always be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above unless the food products are stored outside this temperature with time as a public health control method. The manager voluntarily condemned and destroyed about a bin full of pooled eggs (COS).
- K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
There is no approved sanitizer measuring strip to measure the concentration of the chemicals used to sanitize dishes and utensils in the facility. [CA] Provide approved sanitizer measuring strips for the chemicals used in sanitizing utensils. equipment, and food contact surfaces.
- K49: Permits available
48 HOUR NOTICE Our records indicate this facility has a delinquent account and is operating without a valid Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health permit|. The facility has an outstanding account balance in the amount of $1,975.00 Payment must be made within 48 hours (2 business days) to the Santa Clara County DEH online at our website which is https://paydirect.link2gov.com/SantaClaraCountyDEH/ItemSearch using an account ID number AR1357620. You may also drop a business check or a crasher's check at our office address written on the top right corner. A re-inspection will not be conducted if your account is paid in full by 5/28/26. The facility shall remain open, and a new valid permit will be mailed after payment has been received. If your account has not been paid in full by the Comply By date, a re-inspection will be carried out, and the facility owner may be billed at the current hourly rate per County Ordinance Code B11-8. Non-payment of permit fees within 48 hours will result in additional legal actions up to and including facility closure.
- K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean
The screen covers of the make-up air vents back in the restroom’s exhaust fan have heavy dust accumulation. The screens are also detached from the ceiling. [CA] Clean the screen covers of the makeup air and the exhaust fan regularly. The vents must be sealed to the ceiling of the restroom.
- K42: Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
There is a foul smell on both restrooms. [CA] Investigate the cause of the smell and address the problem immediately. Until then, please improve the air circulation inside the restroom and install some refreshers on the hallway.