K38: Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, useVentilation hood was off during active cooking.
[CA] Mechanical exhaust ventilation shall be on while cooking is taking place.
[COS] Hood turned on.
K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certificationMultiple employee food handler cards expired in 2024.
[CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofingPersonal jacket stored on a dry food storage shelf in the kitchen.
[CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.
K21: Hot and cold water availableCriticalMeasured the hot water temperature of all sinks within the facility at a maximum of 88 F to 94 F.
[CA] Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food facility. Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.
[COS] Use of the sinks paused for 15 minutes and the water heater turned up. Hot water temperature remeasured above 120 F.
Water heater has been replaced with a reduced size unit of 35,000 BTU/hr; 30 gallon.
Revert water heater back to original sized unit as approved during the final plan check inspection; 50,000 btu/hr.
Submit plans and specifications for review and receive plan approval prior to replacing the water heater.
Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements.