ZAHIR'S BISTRO

Handwash facility at the entrance of the kitchen lacked paper towels. *Note: Facility is not currently in operation. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels.

Old, dried rodent droppings observed under the cook-line, in the room with the water heater, and in the back dry storage room. [CA] Ensure that facility is kept free of vermin to prevent possible contamination of food. Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches or old droppings. Contact pest control to provide service for the facility as necessary.

--48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $971.25. 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.

In the kitchen area, above the prep line, and around the make-up air unit, observed water leaking from the ceiling. Per operator, the area has previously leaked and needs repair. [CA] Ensure ceiling is properly repaired to prevent leaks. No operation shall occur underneath the areas where leaks are occurring.

In the kitchen area, observed a lack of paper towels at handwash stations. Facility was not in operation during time of inspection. [CA] Ensure all handwash stations are supplied with hand soap and paper towels in their respective dispensers to allow for proper handwashing.

At the bar area, in the 3 door undercounter refrigerator, observed a old/moldy box of orange juice stored. [CA] Ensure all moldy or expired food is discarded to prevent possible contamination.

In the kitchen area, at the warewash machine, measured a lack of chlorine sanitizer. Observed the supply line for the unit does not move chlorine sanitizer to the dispensing line. [CA] Ensure chlorine sanitizer is provided at 50 PPM at the warewash machine for automatic warewashing.

In the kitchen area, dry storage area, and the bar area, observed dry rodent droppings on the floor. [CA] Ensure facility is kept free of vermin to prevent possible contamination of food. Clean and sanitize all areas with activity. Contact pest control to provide service for facility.

At the bar area, at the 3 compartment sink, observed a lack of cold water. [CA] Ensure all sinks are plumbed and have access to hot and cold water.

Food safety manager's certificate unavailable upon request. [CA] Ensure at least one valid food safety manager's certificate is obtained and posted within the facility. All other employees that handle food shall obtain valid food handler cards. Keep documents on site for review.