ROUTINE INSPECTION
Note: Transport/receiving temperature logs are not being maintained. Unpermitted MFF observed parked in front of facility (Mexico Bakery #06071T3). Per owner, their original MFF (Mexico Bakery #CF55V41) is currently being repaired and this vehicle is being used as a loaner. In addition, the unpermitted MFF is using the facility as a commissary kitchen for food storage, electrical hookup, and warewashing facilities. Owner does not plan on obtaining a permit for the loaner vehicle and stated that original MFF will be fully repaired by Monday, 10/27/25. MFF's food stored in walk in cooler was transported back to commissary kitchen in an ice chest during inspection: 1560 Alum Rock Av. Instructed operator to cease and desist all food operations for MFF #06071T3. Observed operator closing down MFF operations. MFF was removed from the premises. This Department will continue to monitor this address. Further evidence of unpermitted MFF activities may result in further enforcement and/or legal action.
2 reported violations
- K32: Food properly labeled and honestly presented
Prepackaged food items prepared at Mexico Bakery FA0273062 are not properly labeled. [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
- K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Unapproved tamale warmer observed on sales floor. Owner stated that they plan on transporting tamales and reheating them in the warmer. Facility is approved to transport prepackaged foods from Mexico Bakery located at 1560 Alum Rock Av in San Jose. No reheating or hot holding allowed on site. No tamales observed in warmer or stored in the facility. Note: Facility has an open plan check project for kitchen area: SR0874541. [CA] Prior to the installation of any new equipment, submittal is required to our Plan Check Department. Any installation of new equipment, without prior notification to district specialist/Plan Check is subject to impound. Unapproved equipment will not be allowed for use. [COS] Tamale warmer was removed from facility during inspection. Owner stated that it will be stored at Mexico Bakery: 1260 Alum Rock Av in San Jose. (FA0273062) Note: Plan check consultation hours are Monday – Friday: 730AM-10AM and afternoon by appointment only at address above. Additional information on Plan Check Program is available at http://www.ehinfo.org/