K43: Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleanedPatrons are required to enter through a preparation area to enter and use the restroom facilities.
[CA] Notwithstanding Section 113984.1, toilet facilities that are provided for use by consumers, guests, or invitees shall be in a location where consumers, guests, and invitees do not pass through food preparation, food storage, or utensil washing areas to reach the toilet facilities.
For Reference: 113984.1. Food preparation area, consumer access consumer access to a food facility through the food preparation area is permissible, at the discretion of the permit holder, if Ready-To-Eat Foods are prepared in approved areas separated from sources of contamination by a space of at least three feet from the consumer and in areas that are separate from raw or undercooked foods. The route of access shall be separated from the required space by a rail or wall at least three feet high or otherwise clearly delineated.
K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification*2ND REPEAT VIOLATION*
Food Safety Certification was not available at time of the inspection.
[CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. Failure to comply may result in further enforcement actions from this department.
K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleIn the restroom, at the only hand wash station, there was no permanent dispenser for the soap or paper towels. A pump bottle of soap and a roll of paper towels were available for use.
[CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels.
K18: Compliance with variance/ROP/HACCP Plan*2ND REPEAT VIOLATION*
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are not available for vacuum sealing process used in the facility. Observed unsealed sous vide bags in the upright cooler.
[CA] SOPS shall be available to review at all times for reduced oxygen packaging process used in the facility. Provide a SOP for the process to this department within the comply by date. Failure to comply may result in further enforcement from this department.
K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and useSpoon spatulas were found in a container of water measuring at 69°F.
[CA] Utensils shall be stored in the following
1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container.
2) In running water.
3) In a container of water at 135°F or above.
4) At room temperature if washed within 4 hours of initial use.
[COS] Staff washed the spatulas and placed new ones in an insert with water at the steam table.
K49: Permits available--48 HOUR NOTICE—
Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $1,975.00. 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.
K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitizedIn the kitchen area, at the three compartment sink, chlorine was measured at 50 ppm.
[CA] Maintain chemical solution for manual warewashing at 100 ppm (1Tbs of bleach (5.25%)/gal of water) for chlorine and 200 ppm (1 tbs of quaternary ammonium (10%)/2 gal of water) for quaternary ammonium.
[COS] Staff adjusted the concentration at time of the inspection.