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Show interactive mapThis is the first follow up inspection. Observations: K07: All PHFs were in appropriate time and temperature relationships. K14: Chlorine solution measured at 100 ppm. K35: The upright cooler has been serviced and is maintaining PHFs at 41F or below. Continue to correct any and all pending violations.
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
This is the first follow up inspection. Observations: K07: All PHFs were in appropriate time and temperature relationships. K14: Chlorine solution measured at 100 ppm. K35: The upright cooler has been serviced and is maintaining PHFs at 41F or below. Continue to correct any and all pending violations.
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Notes: - A follow up inspection will be conducted within 5 business days to verify compliance with major violations noted. The first follow up inspection is free of charge. Any and all subsequent follow up inspections shall be charged at the approved hourly rate of $298.00/hr, minimum of one hour, during normal business hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and $645 for a minimum of two hours, during non-business hours, and upon inspector availability.
The handwash sink faucet is loose. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.
The ice scooper handle was in contact with ice meant for consumption in the ice bin. [CA] Handle to ice scoop shall be stored so that it is not in direct contact with ice.
Facility was using a plastic cambro to cool carnitas. [CA] Cool foods using approved containers which facilitate heat transfer, such as metal.
The Food Safety Certificate has expired. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.
Staff were observed skipping the sanitizing step of warewashing. [CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds. [COS] Permit holder came by the facility to provide bleach and plug stoppers to fill the basins and sanitize dishes.
1. The three door upright cooler is not maintaining PHFs at 41F or below. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. Repair, replace, remove, or service the unit. 2. Facility is using cardboard to line the shelves of the dry storage room 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.
Pinto beans and sour cream in the three door upright cooler at the kitchen area measured between 44-49F. Per cook, they have been in the fridge since last night and have not been taken out. Cooler thermometer read at 50F. Ambient air measurement measured at 47F. Other PHFs were thawing and were at 41F or below. Eggs measured at 45F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Pinto beans and sour cream were discarded. All other PHFs were moved to one of the coolers in the back room that were functioning properly.
Facility lacks drain plugs to fill the basins of the three compartment sink. [CA] Plugs/stoppers shall be available to fill up the warewashing sink. [COS] Permit holder provided drain plugs.
The women's restroom lacks a handwash reminder sign. [CA] A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be posted at all handwashing stations used by food employees.
ROUTINE INSPECTION
FOUND A LARGE TRAY WITH MEXICAN RICE COOLING ON ICE WITH PLASTIC WRAP COVERING IT. [CA] UNCOVER FOOD WHILE COOLING.
FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WHITE PLASTIC FLAP IN THE ICE MACHINE. [CA] CLEAN THIS PART MORE OFTEN.
FOUND FLOOR CARPETS AND ETHANOL GEL CHAFING FUEL STORED ON A SHELF ABOVE A LARGE CONTAINER WITH ONIONS IN THE BACK STORAGE ROOM. [CA] STORE FLOOR CARPETS AND CHAFING FUEL BELOW AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.
FOUND THE ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE HANDLE TOUCHING THE ICE. [CA] STORE THE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.
MISSING 2 FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS. [CA] PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
FOUND A LARGE TRASH CAN STORED IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] THE HAND WASH SINK MUST BE ALWAY ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING.
Source: Santa Clara County open data. Records are supplied as-is and may take 24–48 hours to reflect a newly published inspection.