This is a follow-up inspection to the limited inspection conducted on 6/05/2026 resulting in closure due to vermin.
Facility has completed the checklist for reopening after a closure due to vermin.
Facility has been treated by professional pest control service
Pest control invoice states no further vermin activity activity observed on 6/5/2026. Provide additional pest control invoices to
your district inspector.
affected areas have been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
No evidence of vermin infestation was observed on re-inspection.
*Facility is reopened and may resume food sales.
Inspection Timeline
Jun 6, 2026Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Jun 5, 2026
Failed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Jun 3, 2026
FailedScore: 57/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
57
Aug 13, 2025
PassedScore: 87/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
87
Dec 4, 2024
PassedScore: 85/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
85
Violations Analysis
5
Critical Violations
4 in last 3 inspections
16
Non-Critical
21
Total Violations
Across 5 inspections
Complete inspection history
5 inspections
PassLatest Jun 6, 2026
N/A
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
This is a follow-up inspection to the limited inspection conducted on 6/05/2026 resulting in closure due to vermin.
Facility has completed the checklist for reopening after a closure due to vermin.
Facility has been treated by professional pest control service
Pest control invoice states no further vermin activity activity observed on 6/5/2026. Provide additional pest control invoices to
your district inspector.
affected areas have been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
No evidence of vermin infestation was observed on re-inspection.
*Facility is reopened and may resume food sales.
No reported violations▼
Fail Jun 5, 2026
N/A
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Follow up inspection regarding facility closure on 06/03/26 for vermin infestation.
Facility shall remained closed due to evidence of a vermin infestation.
Facility is prohibited from all food service activities which include, but not limited to: preparation, service, handling, distribution, and sale.
Facility shall remain closed until vermin infestation is completely abated and authorization is provided by this Division.
Facility shall:
- Provide pest control report from a licensed pest control company that indicates the type of control measures taken and that the facility has been treated.
- Eradicate all live and dead vermin from the facility.
- Clean and sanitize the affected area(s) and equipment.
- Dispose of all food items that have been adulterated/contaminated.
- Seal holes (e.g. in walls and ceilings, repair coved base), and entryways (e.g. weather-stripping around doors); keep exterior doors closed; screen openable windows.
- Eliminate harborage inside and outside of the facility - remove unused/cast-off equipment, contributory vegetation, etc.)
- Eliminate food and water sources inside and outside the facility.
- Properly store items (e.g. at least 6 inches above floor in sealed rodent-proof/insect-proof containers; organize overly packed and disorganized storage areas).
- Properly store and dispose of garbage and other waste (e.g. bagged wastes, keep dumpster lids closed, frequent removal).
- Facility is to remain closed until vermin infestation is completely abated.
- This is the facility's first follow up inspection. Subsequent follow-up inspection shall be billed at $282/hour, minimum one hour, during normal business hour, Monday - Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and $645 for a minimum two hours, during non-business hours, and upon inspector availability. Discussed requirements for potential re-opening procedures tomorrow during after-hours.
- Contact Specialist, Princess Lagana (Princess.Lagana@deh.sccgov.org), or DEH main line at (408) 918-3400 OR via email at DEHWEB@deh.sccgov.org 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 red placard. Failure to comply may result in enforcement actions per County Ordinance Code Section B11-55.
- A facility 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.
*Please note that pest control treatments for rodents or insects may require a sufficient amount of contact time for these to be effective.
Specialist received completed vermin checklist and pest control report from Matrix Pest Elimination for service that occurred on 06/04/26.
-Middle prep line cooler was being repaired by a technician at the time of inspection. No food stored in the unit. Manager to provide proof that unit is able to cold hold Potentially Hazardous Food at 41F or below via email.
-holes/gaps addressed on the previous report have been sealed.
-dish machine observed dispensing 50 ppm of Chlorine sanitizer.
-Completed TPHC form signed and provided.
1 reported violation▼
K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical
One adult cockroach found on floor at bar.
[CA]: [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.
Fail Jun 3, 2026
57/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Facility is ordered closed due to evidence of a vermin infestation.
Facility is to immediately cease and desist all operations.
- Facility is prohibited from all food service activities which include, but not limited to: preparation, service, handling, distribution, and sale.
- Facility shall remain closed until vermin infestation is completely abated and authorization is provided by this Division.
Facility shall:
- Provide pest control report from a licensed pest control company that indicates the type of control measures taken and that the facility has been treated.
- Eradicate all live and dead cockroaches from the facility.
- Clean and sanitize the affected area(s) and equipment.
- Dispose of all food items that have been adulterated/contaminated.
- Seal holes (e.g. in walls and ceilings, repair coved base), and entryways (e.g. weather-stripping around doors); keep exterior doors closed; screen openable windows.
- Eliminate harborage inside and outside of the facility - remove unused/cast-off equipment, contributory vegetation, etc.)
- Eliminate food and water sources inside and outside the facility.
- Properly store items (e.g. at least 6 inches above floor in sealed rodent-proof/insect-proof containers; organize overly packed and disorganized storage areas).
- Properly store and dispose of garbage and other waste (e.g. bagged wastes, keep dumpster lids closed, frequent removal).
- Facility is to remain closed until vermin infestation is completely abated.
- Subsequent follow-up inspection shall be billed at $282/hour, minimum one hour, during normal business hour, Monday - Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and $645 for a minimum two hours, during non-business hours, and upon inspector availability.
-Contact Specialist, Princess Lagana (Princess.Lagana@deh.sccgov.org), or DEH main line at (408) 918-3400 or email at DEHWEB@deh.sccgov.org 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 red placard. Failure to comply may result in enforcement actions per County Ordinance Code Section B11-55.
- A facility 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.
11 reported violations▼
K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical
1. Observed live cockroaches in the following areas:
-1 adult on floor underneath clean dish rack
-1 adult on floor underneath prep table next to upright dish machine
-2 nymphs on floor at service station
Observed 1 dead adult cockroach underneath 3 comp sink
No pest control report provided.
2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes.
3. Supervisor Notified: Anjani S.
4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Ante M., 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.
K08: Time as a public health control; procedures & recordsCritical
*REPEAT VIOLATION*
Fries on tray line under Time As A Public Health Control measured at 73F, cooked approximately 3 hours prior to measurement.
[CA]: Properly implement time as a public health control by marking food to indicate 4 hour time limit when removed from temperature control. Food must be discarded if not consumed or served after the 4 hour time limit. Written procedures shall be maintained on site and available for review.
[COS]: Chef time marked to be discarded on the 4th hour after it was removed from temperature control.
K16: Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display
PIC stated they started serving raw oysters but shell stock tags were not provided upon request.
[CA]: Shell stock tags must be maintained and available onsite for 90 days. Ensure all shellstock tags are kept in chronological order for 90 days after the harvest date.
K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
*COMPLY BY DATE 06/08/26* 1. Upright dish machine was dispensing 0 ppm of Chlorine sanitizer. No active ware-washing at the time.
[CA]: Mechanical dish machine shall be able to dispense of 50 ppm of Chlorine. Discontinue use of unit until it is properly working.
[SA]: Use available 3 comp sink with 200 ppm of Quat sanitizer. Ensure dishes are submerged in sanitizer for at least 1 minute then properly air diried.
2. Accumulation of food residue on the interior surface of beverage spray at bar (middle spray).
[CA]: Remove, clean, and sanitize nozzles. Nozzles should be maintained clean regularly to prevent the accumulation of residues
3. Accumulation of grime on the interior surface of ice machine. No direct contamination.
[CA]: Properly clean and sanitize the interior of ice machine. Food contact surface equipment shall be maintained clean at all times. Ensure ice is protected at all times during cleaning.
K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Utensils and scoops stored in hot water measured below 135F.
[CA]: Scoops and utensils shall be stored in water at 135F or above, in a clean and dry container, or in a dipper well with running water at a rate sufficient to flush away loose particles from utensils when storing in between use.
K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Middle prep line cooler's ambient temperature measured at 63F.
[CA]: All cooling units shall be able to cold hold PHFs at 41F or below. Repair/adjust/assess as needed. Discontinue use for PHFs until it is working properly.
Open bags of food stored in dry storage area.
[CA]: All open bags of dry food shall be transferred or stored in food grade containers and covered with a fitted lid.
Yellow/brown discoloration and peeling ceiling panel closest to charcoal grill/above 2 door freezer.
[CA]: Clean/replace ceiling panel.
K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
*REPEAT VIOLATION*
Multiple food handler training certificates observed expired.
[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.
K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Holes on cove base/tiles observed underneath 3 comp sink and under clean dish rack.
[CA]: Seal holes and gaps. Close all gaps greater than 1/4 of an inch to prevent entry of vermin.
K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical
1. Multiple Potentially Hazardous Food in the middle prep line cooler measured between 56F - 64F. Chef stated food items were placed in the unit since yesterday. Ambient temperature of unit measured at 63F. Prep line unit's lid was not being used.
2. Fish sauce with heavy cream stored on prep counter measured at 104F for approximately 3 hours.
[CA]: Potentially Hazardous Food shall be cold held at 41F or below or hot held at 135F or above.
[COS]: Food items in the prep line unit was voluntarily discarded via trash.
[SA]: Fish sauce was time marked to be discarded on the 4th hour after it was removed from temperature control. Time As A Public Health Control (TPHC) guidance procedure provided.
Pass Aug 13, 2025
87/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Discussed the following:
-proper thawing of vacuum packaged raw fish with Chef
5 reported violations▼
K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Some food handler training certificates are expired.
[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.
K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
1. Utensils stored in stagnant water.
2. On flat top grill, utensils stored in water that measured at 100F.
[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.
K08: Time as a public health control; procedures & records
TPHC marking stated 11 - 4:30 pm on prep table. Per Staff, it is for fries, onion, and cornbread.
Note: stated food items above were not prepared yet and was still cold held.
[CA]: Properly implement time as a public health control by marking food to indicate 4 hour time limit when removed from temperature control. Food must be discarded if not consumed or served after the 4 hour time limit. Written procedures shall be maintained on site and available for review.
[COS]: Staff re-wrote time marking to meet 4 hour time limit. Discussed proper TPHC procedures with Chef.
K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
*REPEAT VIOLATION
1. All the lids for the prep line coolers in disrepair.
[CA]: Repair lids and maintain in good condition.
2. Ice buildup around the condenser fans of the walk in cooler.
[CA]: Remove ice build up. Assess/repair walk in cooler as needed.
K05: Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Employee handled raw beef with gloved hands, removed gloves, and donned on new gloves prior to washing hands. No direct contamination observed.
[CA]: Employees shall properly wash hands when changing gloves, when changing tasks, prior to handling food, utensils or equipment, after touching body parts, and when contamination occurs or as required. Employees shall use designated hand sink, soap and disposable paper towels to wash hands.
Pass Dec 4, 2024
85/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Health permit is expiring on 12/31/2024. Failure to renew health permit may subject the facility to enforcement actions including facility closure.
4 reported violations▼
K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical
-At the cook line, without temperature control, beef measured at 100F. Chef stated it was cooked approximately .5 hours prior to measurement and is under Time As A Public Health Control (TPHC). No time markings or procedures observed.
-At the cook line, without temperature control, fries measured at 72F. Chef stated it was cooked approximately 3 hours prior to measurement and is under TPHC. No time markings or procedures observed.
-At the prep line cooler 3 in front of the grill, cooked mushroom (stored in a plastic insert) measured at 45F Chef stated food has been in the prep line cooler since last night.
[CA]: Potentially Hazardous Food shall be cold held at 41F or below or hot held at 135F or above at all times. TPHC guideline procedures provided.
[COS]: Items that have been out of temperature control for less than 4 hours were time marked to be discarded on the 4th hour after it was removed from temperature control. Mushroom voluntarily discarded by Chef.
K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Accumulation of grime on the interior surface of ice machine. No direct contamination observed.
[CA]: Properly clean and sanitize the interior of ice machine. Food contact surface equipment shall be maintained clean at all times. Ensure ice is protected at all times during cleaning.
K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
All the lids for the prep line coolers in disrepair.
[CA]: Repair lids and maintain in good condition.
K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Scoop handles in dry food bulk containers in direct contact with food.
[CA]: Scoops which are stored in food containers for portioning shall always be stored in a manner which prevents the handle of the scoop from coming into direct contact with food
Source: Santa Clara County open data. Records are supplied as-is and may take 24–48 hours to reflect a newly published inspection.