ROUTINE INSPECTION
Observed portable storage container (PODS) at the back parking lot. Per operator, it is used to store to-go containers. Observed dry foods in the PODS container such as hot pot seasoning and dry fungus. Meat and cooked vegetables at the work table are left out at room temperature and are discarded after lunch service. Operator will provide written procedures for utilizing Time as a Public Health Control.
7 reported violations
- K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Observed a 5 inches gap above the back screen door. [Corrective Action] Cover the 5 inches gap.
- K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Noodles and dumplings in the 2 door undercounter cooler were measured at 47 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
- K26: Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Observed meat defrosting in standing water in the 2 compartment prep sink. [Corrective Action] 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.
- K41: Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Water leak observed at the bottom right compartment of the 3 compartment sink. [Corrective Action] Repair to stop the leak.
- K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Observed installation of new equipments such as boba drinks machine, single door prep cooler, 3 door undercounter cooler, large steamer box, noodles cooker, induction stoves, table top steam and handwash sink. [Corrective Action] All new equipments shall be approved by the Plan Check Program at this department before installation. Contact the Plan Check Program at this department at 408-918-3400 for more information on plan submittal process.
- K38: Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Induction stoves and table top steamer observed used without exhaust hoods. [Corrective Action] Equipments that produce steam, heat, grease vapors shall be used under the exhaust hood.
- K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Old particle board used to cover broken parts of the wall by the mop sink and 3 compartment sink. [Corrective Action] Repair the wall and use approved materials.