ROUTINE INSPECTION
Notes: - Store all food handler cards and food safety certificates together in one location for review. - Observed the green PASS placard may have been relocated slightly (observed lack of tamper tape and another flyer was taped to the back of the PASS placard; placard was still easily visible to customers). DO NOT RELOCATE PLACARD. Contact this office immediately if the placard needs to be moved or replaced. Placard removal, marring, or relocating by the operator may result in a reinspection or compliance conference, for which fees may be charged. - Ensure the Environmental Health Permit is posted in public view.
7 reported violations
- K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified
Observed containers/plastic buckets of food directly on the floor in the kitchen. [CA] Store food at least 6 inches above the floor on approved shelving.
- K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Sanitizer test strips were not available upon request. [CA] Obtain sanitizer test strips and ensure they are readily accessible.
- K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Observed the door handles on the rear glass door refrigerator were missing; facility had replaced them with strings tied to carabiners to enable door opening. [CA] Replace missing door handles and discontinue using unapproved materials (string); all materials must be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
- K48: Plan review
Observed a small ice machine (brand: Hoshizaki) was installed in the kitchen, right of the cappuccino machine, without prior approval from this department. [CA] Prior to the installation of any new equipment, submittal is required to Plan Check. For general inquiries or to schedule a consultation, site assessment, or plan check inspection, please email us at dehplancheck@deh.sccgov.org or call us at (408) 918-3400 Monday through Friday between 7:30am and 4:30pm. To assist you with technical questions, a Plan Checker is available by phone during these hours on a first come-first served basis Monday through Friday. For information on the plan submittal process, go to ehinfo.org -> Food and retail -> Plan Review for restaurants .
- K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Observed employee bags stored on top of wrapped unfolded cardboard food boxes. [CA] Store personal belongings in a designated area, away from food and food containers.
- K39: Thermometers provided, accurate
A metal probe thermometer was not available upon request. [CA] Obtain a metal probe thermometer and ensure it is readily available to all employees.
- K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical
Observed the restroom handsink's paper towel dispenser was empty. [CA] Keep paper towel dispensers stocked at all times. [COS] The paper towel dispenser was refilled. ________ Minor violations: At the kitchen handsink: 1) Observed the paper towel dispenser was located away from the handsink; the handsink is located immediately left of the 3-compartment sink, and the paper towel dispenser was located immediately right of the 3-compartment sink, [CA] Provide a paper towel dispenser close to/directly above the handsink to encourage proper handwashing and hand-drying. 2) Observed some large plastic buckets stored partially in front of the kitchen handsink. [CA] Keep the handsink unobstructed at all times; do not place objects in front of the handsink.