Follow-up inspection for conditional pass due to inadequate handwash facilities, food in good condition and sewage properly disposed. Major violations noted during the routine inspection have been corrected. Ensure to maintain hand sink stocked with soap and paper towels at all times. Thaw chicken in refrigerator over night or under cold running water for no longer than 2 hours. Observed floor sink properly working; maintain in good repair.
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Follow-up inspection for conditional pass due to inadequate handwash facilities, food in good condition and sewage properly disposed. Major violations noted during the routine inspection have been corrected. Ensure to maintain hand sink stocked with soap and paper towels at all times. Thaw chicken in refrigerator over night or under cold running water for no longer than 2 hours. Observed floor sink properly working; maintain in good repair.
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Wiping cloths are not stored in sanitizer. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).
Personal keys and phone observed stored in food prep area. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.
Observed 4 uncovered containers of raw chicken in water stored on the floor outside behind facility; observed numerous flies swarming chicken. Observed about 2 flies land on water of chicken. Per staff, they recently placed chicken outside for thawing. [CA] Food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health and shall be discarded immediately. [SA] Specialist directed staff to immediately relocate chicken inside facility, rinse chicken and relocate to the walk-in cooler.
Food containers are uncovered inside the walk-in cooler and the prep units. [CA] Provide a cover/lid for all food containers to prevent from contamination.
Food prep floor sink is clogged and draining slowly. Per PIC they called a plumber for today. [CA] Repair floor sink for proper drainage.
Prep sink has hose directly inside the floor sink, no air gap. [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 airgap into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor. Provide pipes for the prep sink and remove the hose.
Observed raw chicken thawing in containers on the floor outside behind facility. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process. [SA] Chicken was relocated inside the walk-in cooler.
Observed black organic growth behind 3 comp sink wall. [CA] Clean wall and maintain clean.
Observed employee wiping down unclean cutting board with dry and dirty wiping cloth. No sanitizer buckets set up observed. [CA] Wash, rinse and sanitize all cutting boards. [COS] Sanitizer bucket set up at time of inspection.
Observed food residue on exterior of equipment in kitchen. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Trash observed outside of the dumpster, dumpster lid is left open. Multiple boxes are stacked on the floor behind the facility. [CA] Refuse containers shall be covered at all times when not in use. Outside refuse enclosure shall be kept clean and free of debris. 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. [COS] Staff discarded all boxes.
Observed bags of onion and pots being stored inside a van stored behind the facility. [CA] Relocate all food and equipment inside the facility to prevent contamination.
Only hand sink is missing soap in the dispenser and is being used to store a cutting board and an Igloo container. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. [COS] Soap was provided and items were relocated.
Employee restroom door is left open, restroom is near prep area. No self closing mechanism observed. [CA] Toilet rooms shall be separated by well-fitted, self-closing doors that prevent the passage of flies, dust, or odors.
Source: Santa Clara County open data. Records are supplied as-is and may take 24–48 hours to reflect a newly published inspection.