CHARLIE'S TEA

Observed mops stored in the 2-compartment sink. [corrective action] Store the mops on the mop hanger and allow the mops to dry over the janitorial sink. Note: Per employee, the 2-compartment sink is not used as a food preparation sink. There is another 1-compartment sink with indirect connection that is being use for food preparation.

Manager's Food Safety Certificate and employee's Food Handler Cards were not available. [corrective action] Ensure all employees have a valid Food Handler Card. At least one person employed at this facility shall have a manager's Food Safety Certificate. Keep all certificates on file at this facility.

Container of boba was held at room temperature at the front service area. Container did not have a label to indicate the production and/or discard time. [corrective action] Potentially hazardous foods may be kept at room temperature for a maximum of 4 hours. Any leftover product after 4 hours must be discarded. [correction] Employee provided label with production and discard time.

Ambient temperature of both milk tea machines measured ~ 50F. [corrective action] Adjust these units so that they are capable of holding food at 41F or below. Note: Owner's representative arrived in attempt to adjust temperature of both machines. Representative was unable to fix temperature and stated a refrigeration technician will arrive today.

1. The right compartment of the 3-compartment sink was found with a crack in the basin. When the right compartment was filled with water, water was found to be leaking. [corrective action] Repair or replace the 3-compartment sink. If replacing sink, new sink must be the same as the existing one (same size with two integral drain boards). Note: In the mean time, wash and rinse equipment in the middle compartment. Sanitize in the left compartment. 2. Chlorine test strips were not available. [corrective action] Provide chlorine test strips.

Milk in the cabinet of the milk tea machine (at front service area) measured 47F. [corrective action] Ensure potentially hazardous foods are kept at 41F or below.

Observed boxes stored on the floor in the back area and hallway. [corrective action] Store all boxes on racks at least 6 inches above the floor.

Dish machine is directly plumbed. Dish machine shall be indirectly plumbed; there is a floor sink available under the food preparation sink closed to dish machine. [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements.

Observed loose coving in the corner of cookline next to wok station. [CA] Repair the coving. The juncture of the floor and wall shall be coved with a 3/8-inch minimum radius coving and shall extend up the wall at least 4 inches. Floors, walls and ceiling in the facility are accumulated with grease, food splashes and dust. [CA] Clean the floors, walls and ceiling in the facility and maintain in good condition.

Observed a dead cockroach on sticky trap at front area near ice machine and two juvenile dead cockroaches near beverage unit at front. No other activity observed in the facility. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches or old droppings. Ensure to obtain professional pest control services as needed.

Lack of hot water at front hand wash sink. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.