ROUTINE INSPECTION
* Facility to submit plans for the installation and use of MerryChef ovens without a ventilation hood. For general inquiries or to schedule a consultation, site assessment, or plan check inspection, please contact Plan Check at dehplancheck@deh.sccgov.org or call at 408-918-3400 (Monday through Friday, 7:30AM-4:30PM). More information can be found on DEH website: ehinfo.org.
3 reported violations
- K21: Hot and cold water available
Measured the maximum water temperature of the preparation sinks and 3-compartment sink at 115-117F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility (100-108°F at handwash sinks).
- K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Facility lacks testing materials for the high temperature dishwasher. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
- K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Observed the active use of two MerryChef ovens for reheating prepackaged foods without approval from this Department. Ovens are stored on countertop without ventilation hood. Per PIC, ovens were installed earlier this year. [CA] Provide approved exhausted hood ventilation over all cooking equipment as required to effectively remove cooking odors, smoke, steam, grease, heat, and vapors. Facility to submit plans or apply for hood exemption to Plan Check Department.