- K41: Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Hot water faucet handle at the handwash sink next to the dishwashing area is missing. Sink is not able to provide hot water.
[CA] Replace and/or repair handle so that the handwash sink is able to provide warm water.
- K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Knives stored between counter and wall.
[CA] Knives and equipment contacting food shall be stored in a sanitary location.
- K08: Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Facility lacks TPHC procedures for their cooked boba pearls.
[CA] Provide written procedures and time marking for PHFs utilizing time as a public health control (TPHC).
- K13: Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
Black residue buildup observed on the interior panel of the ice machine.
[CA] Clean and sanitize to prevent contamination of food.
- K48: Plan review
*REPEAT VIOLATION*
Facility was preparing and handling open foods in the banquet area (packaging foods).
[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. Submit plans within 48 hours. Failure to comply may result in further enforcement, including, but not limited to, impoundment of equipment.
- K38: Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Large amount of grease buildup on hood screens. Gaps between hood screens greater than 1 inch wide observed in several locations above the cook-line.
[CA] Clean hood screens and eliminate gaps to allow for adequate ventilation of heat/grease.
- K39: Thermometers provided, accurate
Multiple refrigeration units are missing thermometers inside or have non-functional thermometers inside.
[CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each hot and cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods.
- K22: Sewage and wastewater properly disposedCritical
Floor sink, floor drain underneath/in front of the cook-line, hand sink in the bar area, and floor sink underneath the 3 compartment dishwashing sink observed to be backing up with dirty water (i.e. unable to drain).
[CA] Food facility shall not operate if there is sewage overflowing or backing up in the food facility. The food facility, or impacted areas, shall remain closed until all plumbing problems have been corrected and all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized.
- K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
1. Ambient of one walk-in cooler measured 52F. Ambient of the other walk-in cooler measured 56F. Ambient of the glass one-door upright at the cook-line measured 49F.
[CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below.
2. Facility has removed their faucet at the 3 compartment dishwashing sink.
[CA] Reinstall faucet. Facility must have access to hot and cold water at the three compartment sink, regardless of the presence of a mechanical dishwasher.
3. Cutting boards are stained and scored in a manner that does not allow for cleaning.
[CA] Replace cutting boards when they become too worn/scored to be cleaned.
4. Cardboard is being used to line the floor.
[CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard.
- K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical
Numerous potentially hazardous foods measured in the range of 48F-60F in the following locations:
- Both walk-in refrigerators (various raw and cooked meats, cooked vegetables, etc.)
- In multiple bus bins maintained out in ambient temperature (various raw and cooked meats)
- In the upper prep inserts at the cook-line (various raw meats, cooked vegetables, bean sprouts, etc.)
- In the glass sliding-door upright at the cook-line
- In the glass display cold holding case at the dining area
*Many of the listed foods had been at greater than 41F for greater than 4 hours, as per the PIC and staff
[CA] Potentially hazardous food shall be held at or below 41F, or at or above 135F. Foods shall be properly cooled prior to being placed into units, as prep and upright units are not meant to lower temperature, but rather only to maintain temperature at or below 41F.
[COS] Numerous potentially hazardous foods in both walk-ins was VC&D (raw chicken, duck neck, duck wings, pork shoulder, cooked vegetables, etc.). Several containers of raw and cooked meats maintained out in ambient were VC&D. Multiple prep inserts full of cooked or raw meat were VC&D. See VC&D report. Other foods that were still frozen, foods that had been in non-functioning units for less than 4 hours, and food that had been recently delivered were relocated to other working refrigeration units.
- K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitizedCritical
Employee observed spraying dirty tubs previously filled with raw meat with a hot-water sprayer (thereby skipping the sanitizing step), and stacking them up to dry. Employee stated that the dishes were fully cleaned.
[CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds.
[COS] Employee was instructed to take tubs to the 3 compartment sink to be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
- K26: Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Large amounts of chicken that measured 60F-64F observed to be thawing in standing water in the 3 compartment prep sink outside of one of the walk-ins.
[CA] 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.
[COS] Employees were instructed to immediately begin preparing and cooking chicken.
- K27: Food separated and protected
Large amounts of raw meat stored above raw vegetables in one of the walk-in coolers.
[CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.
- K40: Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Numerous dry soiled wiping cloths maintained out on various counters.
[CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).
- K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Old equipment stored in the back of the facility.
[CA] Remove unused equipment to prevent the harborage of vermin.
- K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical
Handwash sink in the kitchen area outside the walk-in lacked soap. Handwash sink at the bar area lacked paper towels.
Note: Handwash sink next to the dishwashing area lacked a hot water handle and could not provide hot water. See K41m.
[CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers.
[COS] Soap and paper towels provided.
- K47: Signs posted; last inspection report available
1. Health permit not posted in public view.
[CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.
- K21: Hot and cold water available
Handwash sink next to the dishwashing area lacked a hot water handle. Hand sink is not capable of outputting hot water, and measured 74F.
[CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.
- K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified
Multiple food items stored directly on the floor in the walk-ins and dry storage areas. Numerous food containers uncovered.
[CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination. Food containers shall be kept covered to prevent contamination.
- K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
10+ flies observed in the kitchen area.
[CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.
- K31: Consumer self service does prevent contamination
Utensils for consumer self service observed to be stored with their heads facing upwards at each table in the dining area.
[CA] Utensils shall be stored with their heads down to prevent contamination.