This was a follow-up to the 7/17/25 routine inspection to check on the slow-draining rear handsink. Water was run for several seconds at each of the 3 kitchen handsinks; no draining issues were observed. OK to operate. Due to technical difficulties, this report will be emailed to the facility.
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
This was a follow-up to the 7/17/25 routine inspection to check on the slow-draining rear handsink. Water was run for several seconds at each of the 3 kitchen handsinks; no draining issues were observed. OK to operate. Due to technical difficulties, this report will be emailed to the facility.
ROUTINE INSPECTION
PIC (Tony, phone) stated a plumber can come in the next couple of days to fix the rear handsink. A follow up inspection will be conducted next week to assess the slow-draining handsink in the rear prep/warewashing area. The first follow-up is free of charge. Any additional follow-up inspection(s) shall each be billed $298/hr during business hours. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action. Please call Mindy Nguyen at (408) 918-3490 if there are any changes or updates. Repeat violations may result in enforcement action, including office hearings. Due to technical difficulties, this report will be emailed to the facility.
Observed the rear handsink was obstructed by a stack of boxes. [CA] Do not store objects in front of handsinks. Handsinks must be made available so that handwashing is not only possible, but likely. [COS] Boxes were moved away. ______ Minor violations: 1) Observed the rear handsink was draining very slowly. *REPEAT VIOLATION* [CA] Keep handsink in good working condition. ***A follow-up inspection will be conducted to check the rear slow-draining handsink. See notes below.*** 2) In the front beverage prep area: observed the right handsink was clogged with napkins. [CA] Keep handsink unclogged. [COS] Napkins were removed and sink was observed to drain normally.
A manager's food safety certificate was not available. [CA] Obtain a valid manager's food safety certificate.
Next to the ice machine and under the front counter's beverage dispensing glass-door refrigerator: observed drain pipes extended into the floor sinks. [CA] Maintain a minimum one inch air gap between the drain pipes and the top rim of the floor sinks.
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
This was a follow-up to the 8/27/24 routine inspection. The purpose of today's follow-up was to ensure that the restroom door was repaired/replaced and was able to be locked. Facility had contacted inspector to request delaying the follow-up inspection to today, 9/4/24, while they installed the new door. Observed a new door for the restroom was installed. Door was in good condition with no holes/damage, and the lock functioned properly.
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Employee called PIC over the phone; PIC stated the door handle will be repaired this week. A follow-up inspection will be conducted on 9/3/24 to assess compliance for the missing restroom door handle. The first follow-up is free of charge. Any additional follow-up inspection(s) shall each be billed $298/hr during business hours. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action. Call Mindy Nguyen at (408) 918-3490 or email Mindy.Nguyen@deh.sccgov.org if there are any changes or updates.
Measured hot water at 3-compartment sink to be 106F. [CA] Provide hot water (120F) at the 3-compartment sink.
At the only restroom door: observed large hole where the door handle should be. Door is unable to be locked. Employee stated they are able to use the restroom and usually have someone watch the door if they are using it. Note: Observed multiple "out of order" and "not available" signs on the outside of the door, one of which is covering the hole. Observed restroom sink and toilet were functional. [CA] Replace missing door handle and ensure restroom is able to be locked. Comply by 9/3/24. See notes below.
A designated person in charge was not present at the time of inspection. [CA] Have a designated person in charge present during operating hours.
Observed the rear handwash sink was draining very slowly. [CA] Repair handwash sink plumbing and keep in good repair.
At the rear handwash sink: observed the paper towel dispenser was empty. [CA] Keep the paper towel dispenser stocked at all times. [COS] The dispenser was refilled.
Observed accumulation of food debris on floors, especially behind the ice machine and in the rear prep area near the walk-in refrigerator door. [CA] Keep floors clean.
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