MERCADO SAN JOSE

Many food products on boxes were stored directly on the floor or on milk crate back in the storage area. [CA] To prevent insect hiding and breading and for easy cleaning of the floor area, please store all food products at least six inches off the floor on an approved shelf or dunnage rack.

There was some slime buildup inside the ice machine. [CA] Clean the internal part of the ice machine regularly.

There is some dirt and stain buildup on the compressor guards of the walk-in cooler. [CA] Please conduct a regular cleaning of the guards, ceiling, and walls of the walk-in cooler.

The ice scoop for the ice machine was stored on an unclean surface. [CA] All reusable utensils including the ice scoop must be stored on clean surface/container in between use.

There is no approved sanitizer measuring strip to measure the concentration of the chemicals used to sanitize dishes and utensils in the facility. [CA] Provide approved sanitizer measuring strips for the chemicals used in sanitizing utensils. equipment, and food contact surfaces.

There was no paper towel supply on the meat department's handwash sink. [CA] Refill the wall-mounted paper towel dispenser immediately. Until the wall-mounted paper towel dispenser is refilled, a roll-type paper supply may be used. The person in charge provided a roll-type paper towel (SA).

There were no functional thermometers on the meat display cases. [CA] To monitor the ambient air of the units, please install a functional thermometer on all refrigeration units.

There is no approved sanitizer measuring strip to measure the concentration of the chemicals used to sanitize dishes and utensils in the facility. [CA] Provide approved sanitizer measuring strips for the chemicals used in sanitizing utensils. equipment, and food contact surfaces.

There is not a food safety manager certified person in the facility. [CA] Someone from the facility must take a food safety certificate class within two months and keep copy of the certificate on file. Food Safety Manager certificate class may be taken on the following websites: 1. Premier Food Safety: https://www.premierfoodsafety.com/food-manager-certification/california\ 2. Learn 2 Serve: https://www.360training.com/learn2serve/food-safety-manager/California 3. Serve Safe Manager: https://www.servsafe.com/ServSafe-Manager