50
Latest score
50%
Pass rate
2
Inspections
5
Critical violations

Location

Latest inspection

PASSED
Feb 18, 2026FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION178 days ago

On-site for a follow-up inspection after facility earned a conditional pass during the routine inspection conducted on 2/17/2026 Compliance of the following has been verified: K05: Hands not clean/improperly washed/gloves not used properly: - Proper handwash and glove-use procedures observed K06: Inadequate handwash facilities: supplied or accessible - All handwash stations unobstructed and properly stocked with paper towels and soap K07: Improper hot and cold holding temperatures: - All potentially hazardous measured at 41F or below, or at 135F above, except for those subject to time as a public health control or those being actively prepared. K08: Improperly using time as a public health control - All items subject to time as a public health control properly time logged. Facility has provided updated procedures for time as a public health control. K09: Improper cooling methods: - Facility is adhering to proper cooling methods and permissible thresholds - Facility has submitted work orders for the paper towel dispenser and the six door upright pass through cited in the last inspection - Missing food handler card has been provided Facility has paid for their overdue permit invoice. Continue to work on the violations cited during the last routine inspection.

Inspection Timeline

Feb 18, 2026Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Feb 17, 2026
ConditionalScore: 50/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
50

Violations Analysis

5
Critical Violations
5 in last 3 inspections
4
Non-Critical
9
Total Violations
Across 2 inspections

Complete inspection history

2 inspections
PassLatest Feb 18, 2026
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

On-site for a follow-up inspection after facility earned a conditional pass during the routine inspection conducted on 2/17/2026 Compliance of the following has been verified: K05: Hands not clean/improperly washed/gloves not used properly: - Proper handwash and glove-use procedures observed K06: Inadequate handwash facilities: supplied or accessible - All handwash stations unobstructed and properly stocked with paper towels and soap K07: Improper hot and cold holding temperatures: - All potentially hazardous measured at 41F or below, or at 135F above, except for those subject to time as a public health control or those being actively prepared. K08: Improperly using time as a public health control - All items subject to time as a public health control properly time logged. Facility has provided updated procedures for time as a public health control. K09: Improper cooling methods: - Facility is adhering to proper cooling methods and permissible thresholds - Facility has submitted work orders for the paper towel dispenser and the six door upright pass through cited in the last inspection - Missing food handler card has been provided Facility has paid for their overdue permit invoice. Continue to work on the violations cited during the last routine inspection.

No reported violations
Conditional Pass Feb 17, 2026
50/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Two or more major violations were cited during the routine inspection. A follow-up inspection will be conducted in the next 1 to 3 business days to verify compliance with all of the cited major violations. Subsequent follow-up inspections after the first shall be billed at $298/hour, one hour minimum, during normal business hours (7:30 AM to 4:30 PM), or $645 for a minimum of 2 hours, during non-business hours and in accordance with the inspector's availability. The posted placard is property of the Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health and shall not be removed, covered-up, relocated, tampered with, camouflaged, or copied. Failure to comply may result in a fine and enforcement action as per county ordinance section B11-55. *Notes: - Hand sink in the dishwashing room is inoperable. Facility has submitted a work order for it. In the meantime, there is a designated employee who handles dirty dishes when loading into the machine, and there is another designated employee who handles clean dishes when they come out of the machine. Ensure that the employee who handles clean dishes is able to properly wash their hands at a different handwash station prior to beginning their shift. - Ensure that staff utilize available probe thermometers to check the final internal cooking temperature of animal products cooked from raw. - Recommend installing a wall-mounted paper towel dispenser at all 4 stations in the customer service area; Currently, employees are required to handle/open the cabinet underneath the hand sinks to obtain paper towels after washing hands.

9 reported violations
  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    Carne asada measured 124F while maintained on a hot plate at the "Global" station. Per staff, it had been cooked and placed into hot holding approximately 1 hour prior. Staff stated that it was possible that it was left out prior to being placed into hot holding. *Note: Item is not subjected to time as a public health control Roasted potatoes measured 106F, and roasted brussels sprouts measured 111F while maintained in the upright hot holding unit at the far left side of the kitchen. Per staff, items had been roasted approximately 1 hour prior. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at 41F or below, or at 135F or above to prevent the growth of bacteria. Ensure that after cooking, potentially hazardous foods are immediately relocated to hot holding units, as the units are not intended to heat items up to 135F, but rather to maintain at 135F or above. [COS] Carne asada reheated to 165F and placed back into hot holding. Roasted potatoes and roasted brussels sprouts to be served or discarded by the end of lunch service.

  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

    1. High temperature mechanical dishwasher measured 159F while in active use to wash various dishes. [CA] Mechanical sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160°F (or manufacturer's instruction). 2. Cleaned, wet containers observed stacked up in numerous quantities on drying racks in the dishwashing room. [CA] Equipment and utensils must be air dried or properly stored to facilitate drying after sanitizing. 3. Accumulation of black, mold-like substance on a cutting board maintained on a rack designated for clean cutting boards. [CA] Food contact surfaces shall be maintained clean. Replace cutting boards when they become too worn/scratched to be properly cleaned.

  • K49: Permits available

    Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit. Your balance due is $ 1723.00. [CA] Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. Facility AR number: AR1357484

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

    Ambient of the six-door upright reach-through cooler at the left side of the kitchen measured 49F throughout via probe. Facility has submitted a work order for a fix and taped an "Out of Order" sign on the front; However, numerous potentially hazardous foods were stored inside the unit, and measured at improper holding temperatures between 46F and 49F. [CA] Refrigeration shall be capable of maintaining potentially hazardous foods at 41F or below.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical

    Wall-mounted paper towel dispenser in the only employee restroom is inoperable. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels. [SA] GM placed a stack of paper towels on top of the dispenser. Work order has been filed. ____________ Minor violation: Hand sink outside of the walk-in cooler obstructed by a rolling cart. Obstruction was removed. Employee proceeded to re-obstruct the handwash station with the rolling cart. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    One employee's food handler card could not be provided. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

  • K08: Time as a public health control; procedures & recordsCritical

    Numerous potentially hazardous foods subjected to time as a public health control while maintained at the salad bar lacked time markings (roasted cauliflower, boiled eggs, chicken, tofu, etc.). Labels observed affixed to the containers; However, labels had not been filled out. Numerous potentially hazardous foods subjected to time as a public health control at the grill station, and at the stir fry station lacked time markings (green chutney, corn salad, various cheeses, onion rings, rice, etc.) *Note: Items subjected to time as a public health control for all of the aforementioned are incapable of maintaining at proper holding temperatures (improper ice baths, inadequate heat lamps, etc). If any of the potentially hazardous items are able to be maintained at 41F or below or 135F or above, items can instead be subjected to temperature control. Facility is not required to subject non-potentially hazardous foods to TPHC. However, if in written SOP's the item is subjected to TPHC, then the facility shall properly adhere to TPHC labeling and discard requirements for non potentially hazardous foods. **Note: Facility is properly following TPHC labeling procedures at the "Global" area. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. [COS] Items on TPHC properly time marked, and discarded at the end of lunch service. Updated TPHC procedures to be emailed to maverick.chin@deh.sccgov.org

  • K05: Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properlyCritical

    Employee observed touching trash cans, then proceeded to immediately handle roasted potatoes maintained on a speed rack at the right side of the kitchen, near the two compartment prep sink. [CA] Employees shall wash their hands in all of the following scenarios: (1) Immediately before engaging in food preparation, including working with nonprepackaged food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-use food containers and utensils. (2) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms. (3) After using the toilet room. (4) After caring for or handling any animal allowed in a food facility pursuant to this part. (5) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking. (6) After handling soiled equipment or utensils. (7) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross-contamination when changing tasks. (8) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food. (9) Before initially donning gloves for working with food. (10) Before dispensing or serving food or handling clean tableware and serving utensils in the food service area. (11) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. [COS] Roasted potatoes were voluntarily discarded. Employee properly washed hands.

  • K09: Proper cooling methodsCritical

    Salsa measured 78F while maintained in a deep, lid covered container in the 6-door pass-through refrigerator second to the right. Per staff, it had been cooked two hours prior. [CA] After heating or hot holding, Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cooled rapidly from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Approved cooling methods include: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans 2) Separating the food into thinner or smaller portions. 3) Using rapid cooling equipment (Ex. blast chiller) 4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer (ex. stainless steel) 5) Adding ice as an ingredient. 6) Using ice paddles 7) Using an ice bath and stirring frequently 8) Accordance with a HACCP plan. Cooling foods shall have enough space around the containers for cold air to circulate, be loosely covered, or uncovered and stirred as frequently needed to evenly cool. [COS] Salsa was voluntarily discarded. ____________ Minor violation: Numerous potentially hazardous foods (grilled mushrooms, grilled onions, tofu, salmon, noodles, etc.) measured between 53F and 68F while maintained in deep, plastic-wrap covered containers in various refrigeration units throughout the kitchen. Staff stated that the items had been prepared two hours prior, and are intended to be served or else discarded by the end of lunch service on the same day. So long as items are not prepared before 9:30AM, and given that lunch ends at 1:30PM, facility may opt to subject items to time as a public health control (4-hour rule). *Note: However, it is strongly recommended to properly cool items and not subject them to time as a public health control, given the sheer quantity of items that would need to be logged. Ensure that sauces prepared from PHF ingredients are properly cooled, as these sauces are used for multiple days. [CA] Properly cool PHF's using shallow containers, using no more than 2 inches for solid foods and no more than 3 inches for liquids. When cooling PHF's, food may be left uncovered or loosely covered to allow rapid cooling.

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