EL CAFETAL RESTAURANTE COLOMBIANO

1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: - A live adult cockroach was observed on the electrical conduit over the upright cooler in the kitchen. - Two live adult cockroaches near conduit by the exhaust hood. - A live adult cockroach was observed on the counter by the service window to the kitchen. - Multiple live nymphs were observed on the floor under the three compartment sink. - Multiple live adult cockroaches was observed in crevice above a surge protector behind the two small tvs in the warewash area. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: S. Lew 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Gildardo, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.

1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: - A live adult cockroach was observed on the floor under the prep table next to the three compartment sink. - A live adult cockorach was observed on the undercounter stainless steel cabinet in the kitchen. - A live nymph was observed on the undercounter stainless steel cabinet in the kitchen. - A hatched ootheca was observed on a tray above the three compartment sink. - Numerous nypmhs were observed around the three compartment sink. - A live adult cockroach was observed under the cookline equipment. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Yes 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Gildardo, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.

The surfaces of equipment had an accumulation of food debris and grime. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

The dumpster was overfilled and did not close. PIC reported that is picked up once a week. [CA] Refuse containers shall be collected or cleaned frequently enough to minimize the development of objectionable odors or conditions that attract or harbor insects or rodents.

Facility has added a handwash sink and a prep sink (with no drainboard or adjacent table) without submitting to plan check. [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. Submit plans within 2 weeks.

The handwash sink in the kitchen lacked paper towels. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers. [COS] PIC restocked the dispenser.

Facility has a non-ANSI toaster oven in use. [CA] New and/or replacement 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).

Facility was cooking with the exhaust hood fan off. [CA] Mechanical exhaust ventilation shall be on while cooking is taking place.

Raw beef was found stored above ready to eat foods in the upright cooler in the kitchen. [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.

The restroom handwash sink was draining slowly. [CA] Investigate and repair plumbing fixture.

Facility was using a bowl as a scooper for flour. [CA] Use approved utensils such as scoops or spoons with handles to ensure hands do not come in direct contact with food.

1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: - One live adult cockroach near electrical conduit in the corner ceiling of the kitchen. - Numerous live cockroaches of all live stages in the door jam going from the kitchen area to the bathrooms. - A live cockroach on a Colombia flag near the upright cooler in the hallway across the water heater closet. - A dead cockroach on the floor in front of the two compartment pre-rinse sink. - Rodent droppings in the small dining room. - Rodent droppings under the warewash sink. - Rodent droppings between the small upright cooler and the bin of flour. - Minimum of 4 dead adult rats in the water heater closet, two on a trap and two stuck near the water heater drain valve. (PIC disposed of traps and dead bodies before allowing access to view the closet and was unclear on number of bodies disposed of) - Numerous amounts of fresh rodent droppings in the water heater closet. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: S. Lew 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Gildardo, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.

Eggs were found stored on a shelf and measured at 78F. Per PIC, they wre removed from the cooler about 1 hour prior. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Eggs were moved to the upright cooler.

Facility did not label a pesticide put into a clear plastic sprayer bottle. [CA] Chemicals once removed from original container shall be labeled with common name. Ensure the pesticide being used is approved for a food facility and can be applied without a required pest control license. Per PIC, product is bought from a facility, they box was labeled "Pestie".

1. No food handler cards were available for review. [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. 2. No Food Safety Certificate was available for review. [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.

1. There are numerous holes and gaps in the walls of the water heater closet. 2. There are gaps around the waste pipe of the pre-rinse sink. 3. There are gaps around electrical conduit in the kitchen. [CA] Seal gaps and holes in the structure to prevent pest entrance and harborage. Seal holes in the water heater closet with a material that is smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.

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

1. The back premises have an accumulation of cardboard. [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. 2. The "to go" window is kept open with the screening removed. [CA] The drive thru or passthrough window shall be provided with a solid or screened window, equipped with a self-closing device.

Numerous flies were observed in the back of house area near the door to the back premises. [CA] Ensure to maintain the facility free of animals, pests, and vermin.

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

In the hot holding unit, at the top rack, the empanadas measured at 99°F. Per Gildardo they brought them from a different restaurant about 2 hours prior. Note: the hot holding unit has three levels, each with wire racks that were wrapped in aluminum foil. Aluminum foil may be blocking equipment's ability to maintain food warm. Lower levels were within temperature at or above 135°F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] Facility agreed to discard items after 4 cumulative hours of removal from hot holding unit. Facility also removed aluminum foil from wire racks.

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

1. Facility lacks a dedicated hand sink in food preparation and ware washing areas. 2. Facility lacks a food preparation sink. [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. Submit to plan check for the addition of these sinks by 6/13/2025.

Facility was holding PHFs outdoors and vending from the street. [CA] Food shall be protected from contamination and stored in the permitted food facility.

--48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit as a change of ownership has occurred. Submit a permit application and facility evaluation application to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. 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 was using a propane tank and stove to heat up coffee on the street. [CA] Exhaust hoods shall be provided to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors and smoke and be approved by the local building department.

Water at the three compartment sink reached a maximum of 112F. [CA] Hot water shall be provided at 120F.

Facility has no operable hand wash sink/ hand wash station. [CA] All food facilities shall provide an operable handwashing station.

Facility has no hot water. Per PIC, they are having it repaired. [CA] An approved, adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided.

Facility lacks ability to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes due to the dishwasher being disconnected and no drain plugs for the three compartment sink. [CA] All food facilities shall have the equipment and materials needed to wash, rinse, and sanitize wares.