ANNAM BISTRO & CAFE

Paper plates are being stored within the restroom at the time of inspection. [CA] Remove any food products or utensils from the restroom.

Sanitizer (quats) within the 3-compartment sink was measured at 0PPM at the time of inspection. No active ware-washing is taking place and sanitizer dispenser is not pulling. [CA] Maintain chemical solution for manual warewashing at 100 ppm (1Tbs of bleach (5.25%)/gal of water) for chlorine and 200 ppm (1 tbs of quaternary ammonium (10%)/2 gal of water) for quaternary ammonium. [SA] Facility will manually add sanitizer into the 3-compartment sink when needed.

Paper towels outside of paper towel dispenser within the restroom. [CA] Paper towels shall be stored inside the dispenser to prevent potential contamination.

--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.

Hand wash station within the back prep area was blocked at the time of inspection. [CA] Hand washing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. [COS] Items blocking hand wash station were removed at the time of inspection.

--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.

1. Ceiling panel is missing on top of one of the reach ins. [CA] Install missing ceiling panel back. 2. Walls within the facility are starting to stain with grease build up. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. 3. Exit door in the back of the facility has a large gap in top and bottom of door. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage.

Facility has installed the following new pieces of equipment since the final inspection (2/8/24): Dish washer (under 3-compartment), new reach in, portable induction burners, and a new panini press. [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. Facility will have to submit into plan check. Submit documents within 3-weeks (7/31/25). REPEAT VIOLATION. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.

Mutliple dead cockroaches noted within the back dry storage area; noted on the floor of the facility. No evidence of live vermin within the facility at the time of inspection. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches or old droppings. Submit copies of most recent pest control to specialist for review.

Unable to provide a current food manger certification at the time of inspection. Per PIC, cook has a certification but not on site. [CA] Obtain a food manger certification within 60-days. REPEAT VIOLATION. Failure to comply my result in enforcement action. Submit copy to specialist for review.

Unable to provide a food probe thermometer at the time of inspection. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.

No employee was in charge at the time of inspection. [CA] A “person in charge” who is responsible for operation of facility shall be present at the food facility during all hours of operation.

Facility has installed the following new pieces of equipment since the final inspection (2/8/24): Dish washer (under 3-compartment), new reach in, and a new panini press. [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. REPEAT VIOLATION. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.

Unable to provide test strips for chlorine at the time of inspection. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitation method used during manual or mechanical ware-washing. REPEAT VIOLATION. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.

Unable to provide a food probe thermometer at the time of inspection. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.

Multiple wiping cloths located outside of sanitizer bucket. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

Unable to provide a food manger certification and food handler cards at the time of inspection. [CA] Obtain a new food manger certification within 60-days and food handler cards for employees within 30-days. REPEAT VIOLATION. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.