Upon follow-up inspection, observed PHFs on counter top under time as a public health control (TPHC), sticker with time observed, hand wash station stocked with soap and paper towels and found EMEET smokeless fryer removed. Observed Autofry device on site per permit condition.
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Upon follow-up inspection, observed PHFs on counter top under time as a public health control (TPHC), sticker with time observed, hand wash station stocked with soap and paper towels and found EMEET smokeless fryer removed. Observed Autofry device on site per permit condition.
ROUTINE INSPECTION
A follow-up inspection shall be conducted. Subsequent follow-up inspection after first follow-up shall be billed $282/hour, minimum one hour, during normal business hours (Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM), and $645/hour, minimum two hours, during non business hours, and upon inspector availability. Note: Observed an Emeet (smokeless fryer) at the following locations previously: PR0439311 (Oakland Rd), PR0442391 (Lincoln Av) **Enforcement action forthcoming due to multiple instances of unapproved equipment replacement voiding exemption from mechanical ventilation. Enforcement action including but not limited to charged office hearing, charged inspections, etc.**
Found back door open, no screen door provided. [CA] Keep back door closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.
Found used plastic gloves stored on raw meat and other containers. [CA] Once used plastic gloves are removed from hand, discard of gloves immediately.
1. Lacking soap at the ONLY hand wash station in back prep area. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. [COS] Operator directed to restock. 2. Lacking single use paper towels at the ONLY hand wash station in restroom. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels. [COS] Operator directed to restock.
Found scoop handles in direct contact with food items in bulk bins. [CA] Store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.
Found several ants throughout food facility. [CA] Each food facility shall be free of pest such as ants. Provide approved pest control services.
1. Measured ambient air temperature of 2 door sliding refrigerator holding at 58F at front service line. [CA] Repair refrigeration unit to maintain all PHFs cold held at or below 41F. [COS] Operator directed to relocate all cold PHFs and/or add ice to PHFs itself. 2. Facility does not have any type of mechanical exhaust hood on site. - EMEET (Smokeless Fryer) Model: 45BDH (L-11) NOT APPROVED [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). *Plan check required*
Measured the following PHFs holding between 56F - 124F in 2 door sliding refrigeration unit at front station and on counter top for less/more than 4 hours: boba, mochi & milk. [CA] Maintain all PHFs cold held at or below 41F or hot held at or above 135F. [COS] Operator directed to discard of boba and mochi and add ice to milk container. Minor: Measured the following PHFs holding between 43F - 49F in 1 door cold top for less than 4 hours: sausage, raw chicken and takoyaki. [CA] Maintain all cold PHFs held at or below 41F.
ROUTINE INSPECTION
NEW FACILITY NAME: Ume Tea NEW OWNER: UmeTeaSJCamdenUnion LLC The applicant has completed the application for an Environmental Health Permit The permit category for this facility is FP10. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $1107.00 will be mailed to the billing address on the application. Payment must be submitted within 10 days of receipt of the invoice. The owner is responsible for contacting our department if an invoice is not received and remit payment within 30 days. The Environmental Health Permit will be effective: 3/1/26 - 2/28/27. This report serves as a temporary permit. However, the permit will be deemed invalid if the permit fee is not paid in full within 30 days from the date of this report. Okay to Operate. An official permit will be mailed to the address on file and shall be posted in public view upon receipt. *Structural Review inspection conducted on 2/5/26.* *Permit condition: Approval of the two induction burners without an exhaust hood is conditional for boiling water for reheating/cooking boba only. If there is a future change in menu or operation, or cooking system use causes any sanitation, ventilation or safety problem, the exhaust hood exemption may be revoked and an approved mechanical exhaust system must be installed, or the unit removed. The exemption shall not be deemed to supersede any local building and fire code requirements.* Plan check consultation is available Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 10:00am in person or by phone at 408/918-3400. *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date.* 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).
Found restroom door not fully self-closing. [CA] Ensure restroom door is self-closing/latching.
1. Found leaking drain line under 1-compartment sink. [CA] Secure leak. 2. Found handsink located in prep and front area slow draining. [CA] Ensure hand sink is free flowing and in good repair.
ROUTINE INSPECTION
A follow up inspection shall be conducted. ***Subsequent follow up inspection after first follow up shall be billed $298/hr during business hours and $645/hrs (minimum of 2 hours) during nonbusiness hours upon availability.*** Note: Temporary standard of operation provided by operator.
Measured a bottle of crema holding at 51F in 2 door reach in for less than 4 hours. [CA] Maintain all cold PHFs held at or below 41F. [SA] Operator opted to use time as a public health control (TPHC).
Found drain line under 3-compartment sink completely disconnected. Observed buckets used to capture water. [CA] All plumbing and plumbing fixtures shall be installed in compliance with applicable local plumbing ordinances, shall be maintained so as to prevent any contamination, and shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair. [SA] Operator opted to obtain multi-use containers, pots and utensil from Sunnyvale location until repairs are made to plumbing.
Measured ambient air temperature of 2 door reach in holding at 46F. [CA] Repair refrigeration unit to maintain all PHFs cold held at or below 41F.
Previous food safety manager certificate (FSC) had expired. [CA] Renew food handlers card.
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