HYATT HOUSE SAN JOSE-RESTAURANT

In the kitchen area, at the cookline, between the oven and the wall, observed oven racks stored along the wall and accumulation of debris in the area. At the bar area, on the floor, observed debris on the floor. [CA] Ensure facility floors are frequently cleaned and maintained to prevent possible harborage of vermin.

In the kitchen area, in the dry storage room, observed open packages and bags of dry food including pasta, rice, and lentils. [CA] Ensure all open bags of dry food are stored in or transferred into food grade containers and covered with a fitted lid.

Frozen deli meat found thawing on preparation table at ambient temperature. [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.

Person effects found stored on food/equipment in drys storage room.[CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.

Hand wash sink at bar is obstructed by stored items. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times.

Scoops in bulk containers lack handles. [CA] Use scoops with handles and store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.

Boxed food stored directly on the floor of the walk-in freezer. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.