- K26: Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Pork was found being thawed in the back alley on a prep table.
[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.
- K49: Permits available
Facility has changed ownerships. The environmental health permit is non-transferable. Per Juan, they have been operating the kitchen for about a month and a half.
[CA] Submit a Facility Evaluation application within 48 hours. A 25% late penalty will be applicable
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.
- K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical
Tomato chunky salsa was measured at 64F in an undercounter cooler. Per PIC, it was made 5 hours prior.
[CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.
[COS] Salsa was discarded.
- K43: Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Facility has converted the bathroom in the back to dry storage, taking out the handwash station and toilet.
[CA] Reinstall the toilet and handwash lavatory.
- K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitizedCritical
1. Staff were observed skipping the sanitizing step of warewashing.
[CA] Manual warewashing shall be accomplished by using a three-compartment sink where the utensils are first precleaned, washed with hot soapy water, rinsed with hot water, sanitized with an approved method, and air dried. Use 1 TBS of bleach (5.25%) per 1 gal. of water for chlorine solution (100 PPM). Use 1 tbs of quaternary ammonium (10%) per 2 gal. of water for quaternary ammonium (200 PPM).
[COS] EH Inspector educated staff on proper wasrewash technique and aided setting up a chlorine solution of 100 ppm. Dishes were sanitized for a minimum of 30 seconds in the chlorine solution.
2. The interior of the ice machine has biological growth accumulation.
[CA] Clean and sanitize the ice machine.
- K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
There is an accumulation of grease and grime on the walls and floors throughout the facility.
[CA] Maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean and in good repair.
- K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
1. The prep sink is being used as a handwash station and lacks a drainboard or adjacent prep table.
[CA] All permanent food facilities that wash, rinse, soak, thaw, or similarly prepare foods shall be provided with a food preparation sink. The food preparation sink shall have a drainboard or an adjacent prep table that is at least 18x18 inches.
2. A two door undercounter cooler is not maintaining PHfs at 41F or below.
[CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below.
- K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
1. Facility lacks testing materials for their choice of sanitizer, chlorine.
[CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
2. Facility lacks drain plugs to fill the basins of the warewash sink. Paper towels and plastic were found being used.
[CA] Plugs/stoppers shall be available to fill up the warewashing sink.
- K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Flies are present in the facility.
[CA] Maintain the facility free of animals, pests, and vermin.
- K09: Proper cooling methodsCritical
Beans were found cooling in a sealed container in the walk in cooler and measured between 90-100F at 6 pm. Per PIC, they had started cooling at 1:00 pm.
[CA] After heating or hot holding, Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cooled rapidly from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Approved cooling methods include: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans 2) Separating the food into thinner or smaller portions. 3) Using rapid cooling equipment (Ex. blast chiller) 4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer (ex. stainless steel) 5) Adding ice as an ingredient. 6) Using ice paddles 7) Using an ice bath and stirring frequently 8) Accordance with a HACCP plan. Cooling foods shall have enough space around the containers for cold air to circulate, be loosely covered, or uncovered and stirred as frequently needed to evenly cool.
[COS] Beans were discarded.
- K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Facility lacks a food safety certificate.
[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.