SJS - H MART

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

The facility was closed due to a sewage backup resulting in sewage spilling into the facility and inoperable restrooms. On site for follow up inspection. Manager provided invoice for plumbing work to fix the sewage overflow issue and provided photos of cleaning throughout the facility. Per manager facility was cleaned and sanitized with chlorine sanitizer. No observations of sewage overflow at any of the floor sinks, mop sinks or three compartment sinks throughout the facility. Restrooms are functioning and no observations of sewage overflow. Facility is ok to reopen.

ROUTINE INSPECTION

1. H Mart grocery store limited inspection All food facility permits within H Mart were suspended due to observation of an active sewage backup resulting in sewage spilling into the facility, and inoperable restrooms. Per plumber on site, the main line was clogged. Facility will remain closed at this time and will not reopen until a follow-up inspection is conducted. Facility is to cease and desist all food sales and operations, including food preparation. Do not remove, cover up, or relocate red placard(s). Before reopening, facility must do the following: 1. Repair the sewage backup and ensure all plumbing is functional and in good condition. 2. Ensure there is no evidence of sewage backup. 3. Clean and sanitize all surfaces using a sanitizer solution approved by the California Retail Food code (e.g. 100ppm chlorine or 150 - 200ppm quaternary ammonia/per manufacturer directions). 4. Discard any food that may have been contaminated. Document all cleaning and discard procedures. Contact the Environmental Health main office at (408) 918-3400 or dehweb@deh.sccgov.org to schedule a reopening. A follow up inspection will be conducted. The first follow-up is free of charge. Any additional follow-up inspection(s) shall each be billed $282/hr during business hours, or $645 for a minimum of 2 hours during non-business hours pending availability. 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. Consulted supervisor A. Sircar. Due to technical difficulties, reports were emailed to the facility during the inspection.

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Grocery routine inspection. Notes: - Ensure the ambient temperature of the meat department is 55F or below, or clean and sanitize equipment every 4 hours - Ensure all handwash sinks in the fish department have soap at all times. - Email a video of the fish department's functioning prep sink to Mindy.Nguyen@deh.sccgov.org by end of day today, 9/5/24.