- K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Unapproved cooking equipment observed maintained inside the facility - propane burner and propane tank.
[CA] All utensils and equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation). Removed unapproved equipment.
- K21: Hot and cold water available
Cold water not provided at the hand wash sink in the restroom. Cold water faucet observed inoperable.
[CA] An approved, adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided.
- K32: Food properly labeled and honestly presented
Dried fruits and other prepackaged snacks offered for sale without proper labels.
[CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
- K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Five-year Food Safety Certified (FSC) manager certificate unavailable for review. [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.
Employees' three-year food handler cards unavailable for review.
[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.
- K15: Food obtained from approved sourceCritical
Observed five Vietnamese rice cake logs maintained on the sales floor next to items for customers to purchase. Per owner over the phone, items were prepared from a home setting and for personal use.
[CA] Food must be from an approved source or properly documented.
[COS] Items were removed from the facility.
- K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Observed mop and mop buckets maintained outside of the facility. Facility's janitorial sink observed obstructed with equipment.
[CA] At least one curbed cleaning facility or janitorial sink equipped with hot and cold water and drain shall be provided. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Maintain equipment inside facility. Mop water shall be disposed of in the janitorial sink.
- 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 $815.00. 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.
** Invoice provided to facility.
- K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical
The only hand wash station in the kitchen area lacked hand soap and paper towels. Respective dispensers not provided.
[CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers.
Hand wash station in the restroom lacked cold water. Cold water faucet observed inoperable.
- K38: Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Observed propane tank and propane powered burner inside the back of the facility with large pot and residual peanuts that were boiled.
Facility does not have a dedicated ventilation hood system.
[CA] Provide approved exhaust hood ventilation over all cooking equipment as required to effectively remove cooking odors, smoke, steam, grease, heat, and vapors.
Cease and desist any type of cooking inside the food preparation.
- K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical
1. Live cockroaches of various life stages observed in the following areas:
- Inside the crevices of the white wooden tables use to display fruits and vegetables.
- Crawling on floor in front of the restroom by the cash register.
- Crawling on floor inside the restroom.
- Inside the crevice between the wooden plank to support the wall mounted shelf above the three-compartment sink.
- 20+ observed crawling in and out of the electrical panel box.
- 5+ observed crawling on and around the food dehydrator.
2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes.
3. Supervisor was notified of the closure.
4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Nancy (via phone), has been informed that the facility must close immediately.
[CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed.
Requirements Before Reopening:
1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector.
2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
Numerous live ants observed on the tables to display vegetables.
[CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.
- K05: Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly