Los Altos

March 26, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings16
critical findings4

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A MOP BUCKET WITH A MOP INSIDE IN FRONT OF HAND SINK. HAD MANAGER TO REMOVE MOP BUCKET TO HAVE ACCESSIBILITY TO HAND SINK.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT AND REAR HAND SINKS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION) • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT FRONT AND REAR HAND SINKS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (STEAK,EGGS, BEANS,RICE,ETC).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE ICE AND DISCARD,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 16
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS SUCH AS 21 LB. COOKED BEEF,19LBS. COOKED CHICKEN,5LBS. COOKED POTATOE,4LBS. COOKED CARROTS,30LBS. COOKED BEANS,30LBS. COOKED RICE, 1- GALLON BEEF STOCK,1-GALLON CHICKEN STOCK,20-GALLONS OF RED & GREEN SALSA.MUST DATE MARK AND MAINTAIN.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX. 79LBS. 22- GALLONS.$1,226.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 25
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT ENTRY TO BOTH PREP AREAS.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 41
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULIT-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS. • MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,EYE STOVE,REACH IN COOLER,PREP COOLER.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES, WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE RUST AND REPAIR IN 2ND WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS IN PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2352511 12/2/2019 NOT CORRECTED.#10- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT AND BACK HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISE. #55-OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ELEVATE ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY. #55-OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER, REACH-IN FREEZER, AND CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA #57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE.MUST REPAIR,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on December 2, 2019: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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