FOLLOW UP INSPECTION FROM 8/7/26 IN WHICH RODENT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. 1. WORKSHEET HAS BEEN RECEIVED FROM PERSON IN CHARGE. 2. A REPORT FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY HAS BEEN RECEIVED AND REVIEWED. 3. ALL SANITATION AND FOOD SAFETY ITEMS ON THE WORKSHEET HAVE BEEN VERIFIED AND COMPLETED. 4. ALL PREVENTION MEASURES ON WORKSHEET HAVE BEEN VERIFIED AS COMPLETED. OK TO RE-OPEN
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
FOLLOW UP INSPECTION FROM 8/7/26 IN WHICH RODENT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. 1. WORKSHEET HAS BEEN RECEIVED FROM PERSON IN CHARGE. 2. A REPORT FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY HAS BEEN RECEIVED AND REVIEWED. 3. ALL SANITATION AND FOOD SAFETY ITEMS ON THE WORKSHEET HAVE BEEN VERIFIED AND COMPLETED. 4. ALL PREVENTION MEASURES ON WORKSHEET HAVE BEEN VERIFIED AS COMPLETED. OK TO RE-OPEN
ROUTINE INSPECTION
A limited inspection was conducted on this date in conjunction with complaint: CO0160481 This facility shall remain closed until all major violations have been verified corrected by this department. Facility is to immediately cease and desist all operations, including but not limited to food preparation, service, handling, distribution, and sale. 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. -Contact Specialist, Joshua Luces (Joshua.Luces@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. Failure to comply may result in enforcement actions per County Ordinance Code Section B11-55. If this facility is 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 .
Observed preparation area handwashing sink basin blocked by container filled with water. [CA] Maintain handwashing stations unobstructed and accessible at all times. [COS] The plastic container was removed at this time.
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: Rodent droppings observed at the following locations at their approximate amounts: - 20 droppings on the ground below the dish machine, including below the unit itself and the adjacent drain boards - 5 droppings below the table at the preparation area across from the cooks line - 1 dropping on the drainboard of the three compartment sink - 5 droppings on the ground near the back kitchen entrance - 30 droppings on the ground behind the upright cooler unit in the back storage area 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Anjani Sircar 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, owners Kota and Baran, 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.
ROUTINE INSPECTION
FOUND A PLASTIC CONTAINER BEING USED TO SCOOP THE RICE FROM THE WORKING CONTAINER. [CA] PROVIDE FOOD GRADE WASHABLE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE AND KEEP THE HANDLE OUTSIDE THE FOOD.
MISSING THE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE BETWEEN 50-100 PPM AT THE WARE WASHING MACHINE. [CA] PROVIDE TEST STRIPS.
FOUND TWO CELL PHONES STORED ON THE SLICER. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. COS
FOUND DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] CLEAN THE FAN COVERS MORE OFTEN. FOUND THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. [CA] CLEAN THE SHELVES MORE OFTEN.
THE BACK DOORS HAVE A GAP UNDER THE DOOR GREATER THAN A QUARTER OF AN INCH. [CA] REDUCE THE GAP TO LESS THAN A QUARTER OF AN INCH TO DENY ENTRANCE TO RODENTS.
REPEAT VIOLATION FOUND A CONTAINER WITH WATER STORED INSIDE THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] KEEP THE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. COS FOUND FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS ON THE TABLE ADJACENT TO THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. [CA] DO NOT STORE ANY FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS ON THIS TABLE OR RELOCATE THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AND SOAP TO ABOVE THE SINK AND PROVIDE A MINIMUM 6" HIGH METAL SPLASH GUARD SPANNING THE FULL LENGTH OF THE SINK.
FOUND THE DISCHARGE HOSE FROM THE ICE MACHINE BELOW THE RIM OF THE FLOOR SINK. [CA] PROVIDE AN AIR GAP AT LEAST TWICE THE DIAMETER OF THE INLET AND NO LESS THAN 1 INCH.
THE LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA DO NOT HAVE A COVER. [CA] PROVIDE A COVER OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS.
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Chlorine sanitizer measured at 25ppm in dishwasher. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50ppm. [COS] Technician arrived during inspection, chlorine sanitizer retested at 50ppm.
Multiple wet wiping cloths observed stored on counter. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).
1) Facility is lacking a metal probe thermometer. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods. 2) Walk in cooler thermometer was observed inoperable. [CA] Repair or replace thermometer and maintain in good repair.
Food safety manager certificate not available for review. [CA] At least one person in the facility shall maintain a food safety manager certificate. Ensure food safety certificate is readily available for review at all times.
In front preparation area, plastic container observed in hand sink basin. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be clean, accessible, and unobstructed at all times.
Raw shell eggs stored above produce. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.
Source: Santa Clara County open data. Records are supplied as-is and may take 24–48 hours to reflect a newly published inspection.