ROUTINE INSPECTION
OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: Teaspoon NEW OWNER: Teaspoon SJ Saratoga LLC The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP09. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $652.00 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: 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 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 12/23/25 *Permit condition: Induction cook top is only approved for use to cook/reheat boba.
5 reported violations
- K41: Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Drain line from espresso machine extends into the floor sink. [CA] Provide a 1 inch air gap between the end of equipment drain lines and the rim of the floor sink to protect equipment from back flow contamination.
- K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Milk and half and half held on ice is measured at 43-48F. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods when cold holding shall be held at or below 41F. [COS] Employee added more ice and water into the container to create a proper ice bath where the items are partially submerged.
- K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Grime build up observed on the inside panel of the ice machine. [CA] Frequently clean and sanitize the inside panels of the ice machine.
- K21: Hot and cold water available
Hot water at the three compartment sink is measured at 111F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.
- K43: Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Door to the restroom is not self-closing. [CA] Restroom doors shall be equipped with a self-closing device and prevent the passage of flies, dust, or odors.