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Unknown type · CA · source santa_clara_deh #PR0302291

Address

744 S WOLFE RD

SUNNYVALE CA 94086

Santa Clara County

Phone

+15106954521

First seen

Oct 11, 10:35 PM EDT

Inspections

1. Sep 28, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTIONScore 87Detected Oct 11, 10:35 PM EDT

   Pass (green placard)

   • K23FliesNo rodents, insects, birds, or animals — Numerous flies accumulated in the refuse area outside, area is not maintained clean, observed kitchen back door left open and flies entering to the facility. [CA] Facility shall be kept free of flies. Keep back door area closed at all times. Maintain refuse area in a clean and sanitary manner to prevent pest harborage.
   • K42Conducive conditionsGarbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained — Garbage and refuse area is not maintained clean, accumulation of debris and grease from the grease trap on the floor. [CA] Maintain refuse and garbage area clean of debris to prevent buildup and vermin harborage.
   • K44Conducive conditionsPremises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing — Back door to the kitchen area kept open, screen door has a gap and does not fully seal. [CA] Repair screen door, and keep closed at all times to prevent vermin entry. Several empty containers and cooking pots stored outside the facility. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.
   • K45Conducive conditionsFloor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean — Gaps in the ceiling above the walk-in door. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage.
   • K36Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use — Several cooking pots stored outside at the refuse area. [CA] Properly store utensils and equipment inside the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
   • K40Wiping cloths: properly used, stored — Wet wiping cloths stored on prep counter, not in a sanitizer solution. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).
2. Jul 17, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTIONScore 81Detected Oct 11, 10:35 PM EDT

   Pass (green placard)

   • K06Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible — Observed a bucket of water placed on the storage rack across from the griddle. Chef reported that the water is used to rinse hands. [corrective action] Hands must be washed at the dedicated hand sink as needed. Do not use the bucket of water to rinse hands. [corrective action] Bucket was removed from the cook line and water was discarded.
   • K07CriticalProper hot and cold holding temperatures — Shredded cheese and diced tomatoes in the prep unit measured 52F. [corrective action] Potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at 41F or below. [correction] Food was relocated to another refrigerator.
   • K30Food storage: food storage containers identified — Observed opened bags of dry ingredients near the back door. [corrective action] Once bags are opened, ensure to store contents in a food container with tight fitting lid. Label each container with name of ingredient.
   • K35Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity — 1. Ambient temperature of the prep unit measured 50F. Chef stated lid was kept open during lunch time. After closing lid, ambient temperature observed to decrease and measured at 48F. [corrective action] Ensure this unit can hold food at 41F or below. If ambient temperature does not reach 41F or below, call technician to service the prep unit. 2. Observed the racks across from the griddle to be lined with unfinished wood. [corrective action] Replace the wood with a material that is smooth, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent. Note: Discussed possibility of using fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) with the chef.
   • K36Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use — Observed several pots stored outside of this facility at the dumpster area. [corrective action] Store equipment inside of this facility.
   • K38Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use — Observed steamer to extend beyond hood canopy. Gaps were observed between equipment that are under the hood. [corrective action] Arrange the equipment so that they are all entirely under the exhaust hood with 6" overhang from the edge of the canopy.