K09: Proper cooling methodsA bowl of cooked beef was found stored on a counter and measured between 106-112°F. Per staff they cooked it about 30 minutes prior and were cooling it. No cooling methods were observed.
[CA] After heating or hot holding, Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cooled rapidly from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Approved cooling methods include: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans 2) Separating the food into thinner or smaller portions. 3) Using rapid cooling equipment (Ex. blast chiller) 4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer (ex. stainless steel) 5) Adding ice as an ingredient. 6) Using ice paddles 7) Using an ice bath and stirring frequently 8) Accordance with a HACCP plan. Cooling foods shall have enough space around the containers for cold air to circulate, be loosely covered, or uncovered and stirred as frequently needed to evenly cool.
[COS] Staff placed the bowl on ice to cool down.
K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity1. In the kitchen area, the prep sink has had one of the drainboards removed.
[CA] Ensure to maintain equipment clean and in good repair. Repair or replace the prep sink. If replacement sink is not a like for like unit then plan check shall be submitted.
2. Repeat Violation: In the hallway near the kitchen, there is a non ANSI microwave.
[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).
3. Repeat Violation: Facility is using cardboard to line the floor and shelves throughout the facility.
[CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent.
4. Observed non food grade containers used to store food.
[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).
5. The upright cooler is not maintaining foods at 41°F or below.
[CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below.
K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCriticalBean sprouts were measured at 60°F in the upright cooler of the kitchen. Per staff they placed them in the cooler about 30 minutes prior.
Note: Ambient temperature of cooler was measured at 61°F.
[CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.
[COS] Bean Sprouts were moved to the lowboy cooler that measured at 36°F.
K48: Plan review1. Facility lacks a dedicated hand wash sink in the kitchen area.
2. Facility lacks a mop sink to dispose of waste water.
[CA] Submit plans for the addition of these two plumbing fixtures within 30 days. 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.
K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofingRepeat Violation: Facility has several pieces of equipment no longer required for the operation of the restaurant (several broken deli slicers).
[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.