K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleAt the front handwash sink: observed clean cups/measuring cup stored underneath dispenser.
At the rear handwash sink: observed sink was partially obstructed by boxes/various items.
[CA] Keep handwash facilities easily accessible at all times. Do not place wares/cups under soap dispenser.
K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacityThe glass door refrigerator was not able to keep foods at 41F and below. Observed heavy ice build-up on fan.
[CA] Repair refrigerator.
*REPEAT VIOLATION*
K08: Time as a public health control; procedures & recordsCriticalMajor violation: Observed boba pearls on countertop (73F) lacked time-marking. Per PIC, TPHC is used. Employee only time-labeled boba pearls after inspector inquired about TPHC. Employees stated boba had been cooked and rinsed with cool water 10 minutes prior.
[CA] When using TPHC, foods must be IMMEDIATELY time-marked.
[COS] Pearls were time-marked.
Minor violation:
TPHC was used for boba pearls, but no written procedures were available upon request.
[CA] Keep TPHC written procedures available. *REPEAT VIOLATION*
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 $1,383.75. 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.
K21: Hot and cold water availableMeasured hot water at 3-compartment sink to be 116F.
[CA] Provide hot water (120F) at the 3-compartment sink.
K09: Proper cooling methodsObserved milk cooling in a closed pitcher inside the glass door refrigerator. Milk measured 103F.
[CA] Whenever food has been prepared or heated so that it becomes PHF, it shall be rapidly cooled:
• From 135°F to 70°F in 2 hours, AND
• From 70°F to 41°F in 4 hours
Potentially hazardous foods must be rapidly cooled using one or more of the following methods:
• Placing the food in shallow pans
• Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions
• Using rapid cooling equipment
• Using containers that facilitate heat transfer
• Adding ice as an ingredient
• Using ice paddles
• Inserting appropriately designed containers in an ice bath and stirring frequently
K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCriticalInside the glass door refrigerator in the front prep area: measured internal temperature of milk and cream to be 49 - 51F. Employee stated milk had been held since yesterday afternoon. Ambient temperature of refrigerator measured 51F after a probe thermometer was placed inside and the door was closed for over 25 minutes.
[CA] Keep potentially hazardous foods at 41F and below or 135F and above.
[COS] Foods that were held since yesterday were discarded. See VC&D form.
*REPEAT VIOLATION*