K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofingFound purse on shelf above prep area
[CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.
K19: Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foodsConsumer advisory not provided on the tablet menu. Menu includes raw foods such as pork, tripe, shrimp paste, meat balls, liver, beef, lamb and fish.
[CA] - Provide consumer advisory on menu for raw or undercooked animal-derived foods.
Raw foods must be indicated "raw" with a disclaimer stating "Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions."
K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleHandwash sink by beverages is inaccessible, multiple boxes blocking access.
The second handwash sink found with no soap.
Third handash sink in kitchen has a hose attached to fill pot.
[CA] - All handwash sinks shall be fully stocked with soap and paper towels in dispensers and accessible at all times.
[COS] - Soap dispenser refilled and reattached to wall. Hose removed from rear handwash sink.
K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacityThe self serve unit used for sauces located in the customer area is not NSF or ANSI approved.
[CA] New and/or replacement food 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). Discontinue using and replace with approved self service unit.
K15: Food obtained from approved sourceCriticalFound multiple food ingredients not approved, labels are in Chinese, no english labels. Employees and owner unable to produce valid invoices for said items. Observed invoices for produce, canned foods and various meats. One invoice was presented for another food facility in Milpitas however food items do not match. Foods without invoices appear to be, chili powder, seasonings, soup bases (tomato, beef and sour), dried fungus, raw duck (in freezer), noodles (found in a USPS Priority mailboxes), spicy sauces and sugar syrups. More food items found in storage container in back area. Photos taken
[CA] Food must be from an approved source or properly documented.
Due to hot pot soup bases are not verified if from an approved source, facility shall close for failure to provide approved food ingredients and failure to protect foods from contamination.
Red closure sign posted on front door. Do not remove sign without prior approval from this department.
In order to reopen, facility shall provide invoices and proof of approved food ingredients. Labels on food products shall be labeled in English by supplier or manufacturer.
All unapproved foods (with only chinese labels and/or without corresponding invoice) shall be immediately removed from the facility.
Outdoor storage shed shall be removed no later than one week, by 8/23/2024
K27: Food separated and protectedFound pot of cooked tripe stored on floor under the paper towel dispenser
[CA] - All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Do not store foods under the paper towel dispenser
K29: Toxic substances properly identified, stored, usedFound chemical spray bottles with no label
[CA] Chemicals once removed from original container shall be labeled with common name.
K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesAt sliding door refrigerator by front cookline, measured two plates of raw beef at 49F and 48F, bowl of pork sauce measured at 47F.
[CA] - Maintain cold potentially hazarous foods at 41F or below.