SANTA CLARA TEA SPOON

1) Observed working utensils are stored in standing water measuring at 71F. [CA] Utensils shall be stored in the following manner: 1) in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container, 2) in running water, 3) in a container of water at 135°F or above, 4) at room temperature if washed within 4 hours of initial use. 2) Observed bowl without handle stored inside bulk ingredient bins. [CA] Provide approved utensils such as scoops or containers with handles to ensure hands do not come in direct contact with food.

Observed boba on the preparation counter lacks time markings. Per PIC, boba was cooked 1 hour prior to temperature measurement. [CA] When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, PHFs shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. [COS] PIC added time marking to the boba warmer during inspection.

In the restroom, measured the maximum water temperature in the handwash sink at 65F. [CA] Water shall be supplied at a temperature of 100-108°F at handwash stations as measured from the faucet.

Observed the handwash sink in the back area is obstructed by equipment and inaccessible. Nearby handwash sink in the front line is available for use. [CA] Handwash stations shall be fully accessible and stocked at all times.

--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.

Personal belongings are on top of the shelve with food items at the time of inspection. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.

Bulk containers are missing labels on them. [CA] Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food if not easily recognizable.