FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
PEARL RIVER CHINESE RESTAURANT
414 BLOSSOM HILL RD, SAN JOSE, CA, 95123Location
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Joint inspection with Hayley Mentz.
11 reported violations
- K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitizedCritical
1. Observed black mold like substance on interior panel of both ice machines in contact with ice and water. [CA] Clean and sanitize ice machine and maintain clean. [COS] PIC discarded ice, cleaned and sanitized ice machine. 2. Soda dispenser at counter had heavy accumulation of white mold like substance on interior of dispensers and along back. Observed accumulation of mold like substance on the interior of the soda nozzle at bar. [CA] Clean and sanitize soda dispensers and maintain in good condition. [COS] PIC cleaned and sanitized. 3. Minor - Observed old food debris on clean dishes/equipment in facility. [CA]Ensure that food is cleaned/removed from dishes prior to sanitizing.
- K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Observed household freezer in use in storage area. [CA] Food equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation).
- K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Observed heavy accumulation of dust/debris on walls and ceiling throughout facility. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean.
- K22: Sewage and wastewater properly disposedCritical
Water in handwash sink did not drain after inspector washed hands. [CA] Liquid waste shall be disposed of through the approved plumbing system and shall discharge into the public sewerage or into an approved private sewage disposal system. [COS] PIC cleared back up in handwash sink.
- K27: Food separated and protected
1. Observed raw meats stored next to carrots/lettuce in walk in fridge. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items. 2. Observed food stored on the ground of the walk in fridge and walk in freezer. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination. 3. Observed food stored uncovered with other food containers stacked on top of the open foods in the walk in fridge. Observed uncovered food stored in the walk in freezer and preparation units. [CA] Ensure that food is covered to protect from contamination.
- K04: Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use
Observed employee eating in kitchen. [CA] No employee shall eat or drink in the food prep, food contact storage, or food storage areas, use designated area.
- K29: Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Observed Bug stop home barrier by spectracide under three compartment sink. [CA] Only those insecticides, rodenticides, and other pesticides that are necessary and specifically approved for use in a food facility may be used.
- K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical
Soap was not provided at the only handwash sink in the back preparation area. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. [COS] PIC provided soap.
- K40: Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Observed wiping cloth used to wipe raw egg from counter and placed for storage. [CA] Dry or wet cloths that are used with raw foods of animal origin shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes, and wet cloths used with raw foods of animal origin shall be kept in a separate sanitizing solution.
- K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Observed heavy accumulation of grime/debris on shelving units through out facility and the outside of containers. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
- K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
1. Observed rodent droppings on the floor in the back storage area and in the front storage area with the ice machines. Observed droppings in the back of the soda dispensing machine. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of old droppings. 2. Observed ants in the dry storage area with the walk in freezer and around the three compartment sink. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.
Source: Santa Clara County open data. Records are supplied as-is and may take 24–48 hours to reflect a newly published inspection.