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Employee food handler card has expired. [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.

Soiled wiping cloths stored on the preparation counter. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

--48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $1,975.00 Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. 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. [COS] Online payment made at the time of inspection.

Boxes of frozen chicken thawing at room temperature (measured at 37 F). [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.

Cooks food handler card has expired. [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.

Re-use of plastic yogurt containers to stored various food products within the refrigeration units. [CA] Food containers intended for single use shall not be reused. Ambient air temperature of the 2 door reach in refrigerator measured at 52 F. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. [COS] Unit thermostat decreased. Remeasured ambient temperature at 38 F.

Use of plastic to-go containers to scoop bulk lentils and flour in the dry storage area. [CA] Use approved utensils such as scoops or spoons with handles to ensure hands do not come in direct contact with food.

Green, white and orange sauce measured at 71 F stored at room temperature at the bagging station. PIC was unsure how long items were outside of temperature control. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Sauces were voluntarily discarded at the time of inspection. Measured PHF's at 52 F within the two door reach in refrigerator at the cook line. Ambient temperature of the unit measured at 52 F. Observed unit to be set at its lowest power setting (highest temperature). [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Ambient temperature of the unit reduced to 38 F. PHF's cooled to and held at less than 41 F.

Soiled wiping cloth stored on the preparation counter next to the chicken cutting board. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

Open food products stored within refrigeration units in the converted dining room area of the facility. [CA] Open foods or food related equipment shall be stored in an approved locations. Front storage area shall be limited to commercially prepackaged products only.