NOAH'S MARKET

--48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $971.25 . 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.

Facility had a red bowl of rodent bait under the dry storage room. [CA] Only those insecticides, rodenticides, and other pesticides that are necessary and specifically approved for use in a food facility may be used.

The handwash sink in the restroom is not operational and lacks an adequate supply of water. [CA] An approved, adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided. [SA] There is a two compartment sink adjacent to the restroom that staff may use as a handwashing sink. Facility does not have any food preparation or limited food preparation.

Facility has a kitten in the facility accompanied by a litter box in the restroom, a bowl of water and food in the dry storage room, and a cat tower in the back of house area. [CA] No live animals may be allowed in a food facility, except in the following situations; decorative fish or shellfish in aquarium, animals intended for consumption if kept separated from other food and food contact surfaces, dogs under the control of on-duty uniformed law enforcement or private patrol, outdoor dining areas, and service animals.

Numerous old rodent droppings were observed under the shelves. Note: Facility had a previous rodent infestation observed during the latest routine inspection. No other evidence of rodents were observed throughout the facility. Employee stated they began working at this facility a couple months ago. Per employee, they were unaware the shelves lifted. [CA] Clean and sanitize the areas of the rodent droppings. [COS] Employee cleaned and sanitized each of the affected shelves as they were lifted to inspect.

On the floor behind the three double sliding door coolers there is a hole. Note: Unable to reach the hole to determine if it leads somewhere. May act as an entry point for vermin. [CA] All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable.

The hand sink behind the counter lacked paper towels and the paper towel dispenser was placed in the back of house. Per employee it fell off the wall. [CA] Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. [SA] The dispenser was brought over to the counter to be used.

Second Repeat Violation: Facility has multiple pieces of unapproved equipment within the facility. Per PIC, the equipment inside is being used to cook for themselves. Equipment on the premises that are not approved include: 1. Outside trailer BBQ [Outside] 2. Smoker [Outside] 3. Reach in refrigeration 4. Freezer chest [Outside] 5. Soup warmer. 6. Two burner electric Range 7. Electric deep fryer 8. Commercial Microwave 9. Airfryer [CA] Remove unapproved equipment. Installation of new equipment must go through the plan check department, submit plans and specification sheets. Plan check desk duty hours are M-F 7:30 am - 10:00am. For more information call 408-918-3400 or visit www.dehweb.com A follow-up inspection will be conducted on Monday 8/15/2022 to verify equipment removal. Note: Failure to comply may result in enforcement action. City of San Jose Code Enforcement may be notified.

--48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $946.25Payment 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.

Observed numerous dead rodents on different sticky traps throughout the facility. [CA] The premises of each food facility shall be kept free of vermin. A food facility shall not operate when there is a vermin infestation that has resulted in the contamination of food contact surfaces, food packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food(s). The food facility shall cease operation of the food facility immediately. The food facility shall remain closed until: there is no longer evidence of a vermin infestation; all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized; and contributing factors such as cleaning, repairs, and the elimination of harborages have been resolved. Contact inspector to schedule follow-up inspection.

Hand wash station behind the cash register does not have a permanent soap dispenser or paper towel dispenser. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers.

In the salesfloor, in one of the upright coolers, raw eggs are being stored above ready to eat foods.