62
Latest score
67%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
3
Critical violations

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PASSED
Dec 5, 2025FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION253 days ago

This is the first follow up inspection after the facility was closed for lack of hot water. Observations: K06: The blender rinser has been removed the handwash sink. K07: All PHFs were in appropriate time and temperature relationships. Discussed with PIC about use of TPHC for tower of milk tea sampling. K21: Hot water has been restored to the facility. Per PIC there was additional panel on the water heater to change the temperature. K49: Facility has paid their permit fee. Provide details on the self closing device for the restroom door to comply with plan check final inspection conditions. Facility okay to reopen.

Inspection Timeline

Dec 5, 2025Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Dec 4, 2025
FailedScore: 62/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
62
Dec 26, 2024
PassedScore: 75/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
75

Violations Analysis

3
Critical Violations
3 in last 3 inspections
16
Non-Critical
19
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Dec 5, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

This is the first follow up inspection after the facility was closed for lack of hot water. Observations: K06: The blender rinser has been removed the handwash sink. K07: All PHFs were in appropriate time and temperature relationships. Discussed with PIC about use of TPHC for tower of milk tea sampling. K21: Hot water has been restored to the facility. Per PIC there was additional panel on the water heater to change the temperature. K49: Facility has paid their permit fee. Provide details on the self closing device for the restroom door to comply with plan check final inspection conditions. Facility okay to reopen.

No reported violations
Fail Dec 4, 2025
62/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Notes: *** Facility is hereby closed due to lack of hot water *** - Facility shall remain closed until hot water measuring 120F is provided to all plumbing fixtures, with the exception of handwash sinks measuring at 100F, and authorization is provided by this department. - 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. - A facility found in continued operation 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 contact district specialist, Alexander Alfaro (alexander.alfaro@deh.sccgov.org), or DEH main line at (408)918-3400 to schedule a follow up inspection. The first follow up inspection is free of charge. Any and all subsequent follow up inspections shall be charged at the approved hourly rate of $298.00/hr, minimum of one hour, during normal business hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and $645 for a minimum of two hours, during non-business hours, and upon inspector availability.

11 reported violations
  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    The front of house handwash sink was found to be used as a dump sink with a blender rinse attached to the faucet. Per PIC, they use the handwash sink in the back for handwashing. [CA] A handwashing facility shall not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Remove the blender rinser.

  • K49: Permits available

    --48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $815.00. Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to reinspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees. 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.

  • K43: Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

    Repeat Violation: The restroom door is not self-closing. Per owner, they had installed a self closer as told during the prefinal inspection and during their building inspection they were told to remove it to comply with ADA. Note: The door is a pocket door and not a traditional swing door. [CA] Toilet rooms shall be separated by well-fitted, self-closing doors that prevent the passage of flies, dust, or odors.

  • K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

    Numerous small flies were observed in the back hallway near the water heater and the mop sink. [CA] Ensure to maintain the facility free of animals, pests, and vermin.

  • K39: Thermometers provided, accurate

    1. Facility lacks internal thermometers for cold hold units. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each hot and cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods. 2. Facility lacks a probe type 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.

  • K32: Food properly labeled and honestly presented

    Repeat Violation: Facility is packaging containers of ice cream for individual sale at self-service freezers without proper labeling. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight 3) quantity of contents 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor

  • K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

    Facility lacks testing materials for their choice of sanitizer, quaternary ammonia. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    1. Facility lacks a Food Safety Certificate upon request. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. 2. Facility lacks food handler cards upon request. [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.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    1. Facility had two plastic dispensers full of milk tea and thai tea available for customer self service that measured at 61°F at around 4:30 pm. Per PIC, they placed the items out at 12pm. 2. Whipped cream was measured at 56°F on the counter. Per PIC, they forgot to place it back in the cooler about 30 minutes prior. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] The sampling milk teas were discarded. See VC&D report. [COS] The whipped cream was discarded as PIC also noticed they were past the "best by" date.

  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

    Quaternary ammonia in the three compartment sink measured at 100 PPM. Per PIC the solution was made 4 hours prior. [CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds. [COS] The solution was remade to sanitize the dishes in the basin.

  • K21: Hot and cold water availableCritical

    1. Hot water throughout the facility measured between 97-99°F at the mop sink, prep sink, handwash sinks, and three compartment sink. 2. Water at the restroom handwash sink measured at 67°F. Note: The restroom handwash sink has its own instant water heater. [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. Handwash sinks shall be at 100°F. Note: Staff were on the phone with their manager and water measured between 100-102°F afterwards and then dropped to below 80F.

Pass Dec 26, 2024
75/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

8 reported violations
  • K43: Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

    The restroom door is not self-closing. Per owner, they had installed a self closer as told during the prefinal inspection and during their building inspection they were told to remove it to comply with ADA. Note: The door is a pocket door and not a traditional swing door. [CA] Toilet rooms shall be separated by well-fitted, self-closing doors that prevent the passage of flies, dust, or odors.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical

    Major Violations: 1. In the front of house area, at the hand wash sink, the paper towel dispenser and soap dispenser were empty. 2. In the restroom, at the hand wash sink, the paper towel dispenser was empty. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers. [COS] Staff restocked all hand wash stations at time of the inspection.

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

    Facility is using TPHC without written procedures for their boba pearls. [CA] Provide written procedures and time marking for PHFs utilizing time as a public health control (TPHC). [COS] Written procedures were provided at time of the inspection.

  • K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

    The ice scooper in each of the ice machine was in direct contact with ice. [CA] Handle to ice scoop shall be stored so that it is not in direct contact with ice.

  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

    In the back of house area, at the three compartment sink, quaternary ammonia sanitizer was measured at over 400 ppm. Sanitizer instructions states to use within 200-400 ppm. [CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds. [COS] Staff diluted the sanitizer to 400 ppm at time of the inspection.

  • K21: Hot and cold water available

    In the back of house area, at the three compartment sink, water measured at a peak of 118°F and stabilized at 115°F. [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.

  • K32: Food properly labeled and honestly presented

    Facility is packaging containers of ice cream for individual sale at self-service freezers without proper labeling. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight 3) quantity of contents 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    In the walk in freezer, several containers of ice cream were found stored on the floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

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