LA ESQUINA COLOMBIANA

Large gap observed on top of walk in cooler door. [CA] Repair walk in cooler door and maintain in good condition.

In the employee restroom, toilet paper stored outside of dispenser. [CA] Ensure toilet paper is stored within dispenser at all times to prevent contamination.

Repeat violation: 1) Water heater installed without prior Plan Check approval. 2) Prep sink installed without prior plan check [CA] Prior to the installation of any new equipment, submittal is required to our Plan Check Department. Contact DEH Plan Check at (408)918-3400 or www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. SUbmit plans by 9/7/26.

Chlorine measured above 200ppm in sanitizer bucket. [CA] Maintain chlorine sanitizer solution in sanitizer bucket at 100 ppm.

1. Lack of swing spout faucet at 3 comp sink, only sprayer observed. [CA] Provide a swing spout and maintain in good condition. 2. Ice machine waste line extends into floor sink. [CA] All equipment that discharges liquid waste shall be drained by means of indirect waste pipes, and all wastes drained by them shall discharge through an air gap into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor.

Major 1. Food employee wearing gloves cracked raw shell eggs into pan, then proceeded to serve cooked rice without washing hands. Minor 2. Employee observed handling raw meat with gloved hands, then proceeded to remove gloves and put new gloves on without washing hands. [CA] After handling raw foods, gloves shall be removed and hands shall be washed prior to putting on new gloves. Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required. Gloves shall be properly used and changed when required. [COS] Food employees properly washed hands before replacing gloves. Rice serving utensil was replaced.

Food debris observed throughout floor and behind equipment. [CA] Routinely clean and sanitize floors to prevent buildup.

Raw meat and raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods in the walk in cooler. [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.

Sack of potatoes stored directly on floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

Multiple wet wiping cloths found stored out of sanitizer bucket. [CA] Wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not being used. (100 ppm - chlorine)

1) Water heater installed without prior Plan Check approval. 2) Prep sink installed without prior plan check [CA] Prior to the installation of any new equipment, submittal is required to our Plan Check Department. Contact DEH Plan Check at (408)918-3400 or www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. Submit plans by 4/17/26.

No paper towels or hand soap available at hand wash sink in employee restroom. [CA] Ensure paper towels and hand soap are stocked at all times. [COS] Food employee restocked paper towels and hand soap.

Major 1) At the 3 compartment sink, water measured at 70F. Minor 2) At the kitchen hand wash sink, preparation sink, janitorial sink, and restroom hand wash sinks: water measured at 70F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks. Hand washing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds. Note: Operator stated that water heater had turned off. Water heater was turned back on. [SA] Hot water was remeasured at 113F. Operator agreed to monitor water temperature and will be sending verification that water reached 120F.

Lack of plugs/stoppers to fill up the 3 compartment warewashing sink. [CA] Plugs/stoppers shall be available to properly fill up the warewashing sink.

Leak observed below 3 composition sink. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

Restroom floors are lacking cove base. [CA] The juncture of the floor and wall shall be coved with a 3/8-inch minimum radius coving and shall extend up the wall at least 4 inches.

Preparation sink installed without prior plan check approval. [CA] Prior to the installation of any new equipment, submittal is required to our Plan Check Department. Contact DEH Plan Check at (408)918-3400 or www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. Note: Plan check consultation hours are Monday- Friday: 730AM-10AM and afternoon by appointment only at address above.

Chlorine test strips are not available. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

Additional plumped faucet with a hose below 3-comp sink used to pressure wash dishes is leaking. [CA] All plumbing and plumbing fixtures shall be installed in compliance with applicable local plumbing ordinances, shall be maintained so as to prevent any contamination, and shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair.

Employee are storing raw chicken and raw meat near ready to eat food. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Separate all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin from ready-to-eat food items to prevent cross-contamination.

Handwashing cleanser is not available at the hand sink. Single use sanitary towels are not available at restroom hand sink. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels. [COS] Employee provided hand washing cleanser at the hand sink. Employee restocked sanitary towels dispenser at the restroom.

The following Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) were measured at improper holding temperatures : Major : Measured between 50F- 52F held at prep surface at room temperature : Rice, raw chicken, raw pork, raw shelled eggs, cooked corn. PIC stated the PHFs are out for diligent prep for about an 1h-1.5h and the rice is cooked and held at room temperature during lunch time than last no longer than 4hours and discarded after. Minor : Measured between 43F-45F held inside the walk in : hot dogs, empanadas, cooked meat, raw shelled eggs. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Use only small portions of food during preparation so that it does not exceed the maximum amount of time allowed for diligent prep (2h). [COS] Employees relocated the PHFs to the walk in and will use small amounts at a time for diligent prep. Rice will be discarded after 4 cumulative hours from when it was taken out of temperature control.

Hot water at the 3-comp and at the hand washing sinks was measured at 83F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at hand wash sinks. Facility is hereby closed due to lack of hot water supply.