FANTASIA CAFE

Drain line for the three compartment sink observed propped up by three wooden blocks kept taped together. [CA] Discontinue the use of wooden blocks. Repair drain line and maintain in good repair.

Heavy accumulation of old food, dust, and debris on the floor under the prep cooler at the front service area, under the two ice machines, and under the two, two-door uprights at the back kitchen. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean to prevent the attraction of vermin.

Ice machine at the front service counter discharges directly into a floor sink. [CA] All equipment that discharges liquid waste shall be drained by means of indirect waste pipes, and all wastes drained by them shall discharge through an airgap of minimum one inch, or twice the diameter of the pipe into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor.

One employee could not provide a valid food handler card. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

--48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $ $1,383.75. 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. Facility AR number: AR1254192

Handwash station at the front service area lacked paper towels. *Note: Paper towels located nearby were available [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels.

1. Gap of approximately one inch observed under the back door. [CA] Close/seal gap to prevent the intrusion of vermin. 2. Employee's personal, foil wrapped food stored directly on a case of whipped topping in the prep cooler at the back kitchen. Employee personal food stored over containers of tea. Open, uncovered employee beverage observed on a counter. Phone stored on a prep table across from the cook-line. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces. Ensure employee food is stored separately from food that is intended for customer service.

Several dead cockroaches observed in sticky traps on the floor by the back door. Three dead cockroaches and several rodent droppings observed on the floor in the dry storage room. *No other evidence of vermin activity observed* Owner states that the facility maintains a monthly pest control service. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches or old droppings. Continue to monitor, and contact pest control for additional treatments as necessary.

Food handler cards could not be provided. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

Plastic bag full of pearl drinks observed to be stored directly on/in the ice inside the ice machine. Per the PIC, he places them inside the ice machine when awaiting customer order pickup. [CA] Bags and/or food shall not be stored inside ice that is intended for consumption.

1. Observed a greater than 1/4 inch gap under the back door. [CA] Seal gaps greater than 1/4 inch to prevent the intrusion of vermin. 2. Observed multiple pieces of unused equipment within the facility: under-counter cooler under the coffee machine, ice machine in the back, and large amount of cardboard boxes stacked up near the back door. [CA] Remove unused equipment to prevent the harborage of vermin.

Raw shell eggs stored above green tea in the 2 door upright cooler in the back kitchen area. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.

Table-mounted can opener observed to have large amount of black buildup on its blade. Can opener not actively in use. [CA] Food contact surfaces shall be maintained clean and sanitized.

*SECOND REPEAT VIOLATION Three containers of cooked boba pearls sitting on the counter next to the dump sink lacked time labels. Per the PIC, the boba pearls are on TPHC, and he is aware of the 4 hour/labeling rule. PIC stated that cooked boba pearls were made at 12:00. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. [COS] PIC placed time labels on the containers of cooked boba pearls. Further violations of this nature may result in TPHC revocation and/or further enforcement action.

Handles of various scoops in bulk food bins observed to be in direct contact with food. [CA] Store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.

Large amount of dust/dirt buildup observed under all prep units, two ice machines, and counter units throughout the facility. Large amount of dust, dirt, and old boba pearls observed underneath the cook-line. [CA] Clean and maintain all floors to prevent the attraction of vermin.

Multiple dry soiled wiping cloths maintained out on various surfaces. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium). Single use wiping cloths shall be removed after becoming soiled.

Large amount of grease buildup observed on hood screens above the cook-line. [CA] Clean and maintain hood screens in order to provide adequate ventilation of heat/grease.

1. *REPEAT VIOLATION* Ice machine drains directly into the floor sink. [CA] All equipment that discharges liquid waste shall be drained by means of indirect waste pipes, and all wastes drained by them shall discharge through an airgap of minimum 1 inch into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor. 2. *REPEAT VIOLATION* Pipe under the three compartment sink observed to be leaking. Full plastic tub of water observed under the leak. Pipe observed to be propped up with two blocks of wood. [CA] Repair plumbing and maintain in good condition. Discontinue the use of wood blocks.

Unlabeled chemical spray bottle observed on a lower counter unit next to the 3 compartment sink. [CA] Chemicals shall be labeled with their common name.

In the kitchen area, underneath the 3 compartment sink, observed the use of wooden blocks and duct tape to prop up drain line. At the front counter, at the 3 door prep unit, observed the use of duct tape to hold up gaskets on the leftmost door. [CA] Ensure only approved equipment is used within the facility. Use only approved smooth, durable, and easily cleanable material.

Observed accumulation of debris and dust on shelving in the kitchen area. [CA] Ensure shelving is frequently cleaned and sanitized to prevent possible contamination.

In the kitchen area, on the floor, observed accumulation of food debris around the cookline and accumulation of dust around the food storage racks. At the front counter, on the floor around the ice machine, observed accumulation of grime and small amounts of standing water. [CA] Ensure facility floors are frequently cleaned and maintained to prevent harborage of vermin.

At the front counter, observed drain pipe installed for the ice machine is sitting on the floor and extending into the floor sink. [CA] Ensure drain pipe is mounted off the floor and installed with a 1 inch air gap between the top of the floor sink and the bottom of the pipe.

At the front counter, observed multiple wiping cloths stored on the counter top. [CA] Ensure wiping cloths are stored in a sanitizer bucket with applicable sanitizer such as 100 PPM chlorine or 200 PPM quaternary ammonium sanitizer.

Food safety manager's certificate posted is expired from 2022. [CA] Ensure a valid food safety manager's certificate is obtained and posted within the facility. At least one employee shall have a food safety manager's certificate and all other employees that handle food shall have food handler cards.

At the front counter, measured tapioca pearls at 115F and taro balls at 105F. Per operator, PHFs prepared about 30 minutes prior. Operator was aware of time labeling required for tapioca pearls and taro balls. [CA] Ensure potentially hazardous foods maintained by time, are time labeled when removed from temperature control and served within 4 hours or discard. [SA] Operator placed a time label for tapioca pearls and taro balls to be served within 3.5 hours, for a total of 4 hours from when removed from temperature control or discard.