KOWLOON KITCHEN, 6081 Meridian Avenue F, San Jose, CA 95120 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: KOWLOON KITCHEN
Address: 6081 Meridian Avenue F, San Jose, CA 95120
Type: Restaurant 0-5 Employees
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: Jun 26, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

89

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Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

No violation noted during this evaluation. Routine Inspection Nov 2, 2010 100
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Nonfood contact surfaces clean
  • Proper cooling methods
  • Thermometers provided and accurate
Routine Inspection Mar 29, 2011 96
  • Equipment, utensils, linens: Improper storage and use
  • Food contact surfaces unclean and unsanitized [multiple violations]
  • Hot and cold water not available
  • Inadequate demonstration of knowledge; food manager certification
  • Inadequate floors, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
  • Inadequate handwash facilities: supplied or accessible [multiple violations]
  • Plumbing unapproved, not installed, not in good repair; improper backflow devices
  • Premises not clean, not in good repair; No personal/chemical storage; inadequate vermin-proofing
  • Thermometers missing or inaccurate
Routine Inspection Jun 26, 2013 89

Violation descriptions and comments

Mar 29, 2011

Food shall be stored in approved containers and labeled as to contents. Food shall be stored at least 6" above the floor on approved shelving. (114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114067(h), 114069 (b))
All nonfood contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean. (114115 (c))
An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available to the food handler. A thermometer +/- 2 °F shall be provided for each hot and cold holding unit of potentially hazardous foods and high temperature warewashing machines. (114157, 114159)
All potentially hazardous food shall be RAPIDLY cooled from 135°F to 70°F, within 2 hours, and then from 70°F to 41 °F, within 4 hours. Cooling shall be by one or more of the following methods: in shallow containers; separating food into smaller portions; adding ice as an ingredient; using an ice bath, stirring frequently; using rapid cooling equipment; or, using containers that facilitate heat transfer. 114002, 114002.1

Jun 26, 2013

All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of and be trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties. (113947) Food facilities that prepare, handle or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food, shall have an employee who has passed an approved food safety certification examination.
All clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces. (114185.3 - 114185.4)Utensils and equipment shall be handled and stored so as to be protected from contamination. (114074 - 114075, 114081, 114119, 114121, 114161, 114178, 114179, 114083, 114185, 114185.2, 114185.5)
All food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean and sanitized. (113984(e), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101 (b-d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 114115 (a, b, d), 114117, 114125(b), 114135, 114141)
Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. (113953.2) Adequate facilities shall be provided for hand washing, food preparation and the washing of utensils and equipment. (113953, 113953.1, 114067(f))
All food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean and sanitized. (113984(e), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101 (b-d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 114115 (a, b, d), 114117, 114125(b), 114135, 114141)
An adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided at all times. (113953(c), 114099.2(b) 114101(a), 114189, 114192, 114192.1, 114195)
An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available to the food handler. A thermometer +/- 2 °F shall be provided for each hot and cold holding unit of potentially hazardous foods and high temperature warewashing machines. (114157, 114159)
The potable water supply shall be protected with a backflow or back siphonage protection device, as required by applicable plumbing codes. (114192) All plumbing and plumbing fixtures shall be installed in compliance with local plumbing ordinances, shall be maintained so as to prevent any contamination, and shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair. Any hose used for conveying potable water shall be of approved materials, labeled, properly stored, and used for no other purpose. (114171, 114189.1, 114190, 114193, 114193.1, 114199, 114201, 114269)
The premises of each food facility shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish all clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces the facility shall be kept vermin proof. (114067 (j), 114123, 114143 (a) & (b), 114256, 114256.1, 114256.2, 114256.4, 114257, 114257.1, 114259, 114259.2, 114259.3, 114279, 114281, 114282)
The walls / ceilings shall have durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Approved base coving shall be provided in all areas, except customer service areas and where food is stored in original unopened containers. Food facilities shall be fully enclosed. All food facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. (114143 (d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272)
Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. (113953.2) Adequate facilities shall be provided for hand washing, food preparation and the washing of utensils and equipment. (113953, 113953.1, 114067(f))

FOOD SAFETY MANAGER EXPIRED OCTOBER 2012.
MOVE ALL PERSONAL FOOD IN HOME STYLE REFRIGERATOR TO DOOR (SEPARATE FROM RESTAURANT FOOD).
REPLACE CARDBOARD SHELF LINERS IN WALK IN REFRIGERATOR, FREEZER AND ALL SHELVING WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE PLASTIC MATERIAL.
STAFF NOT SANITIZING THE BOWLS, UTENSILS, CUTTING BOARD.
STAND SINK HAD PLASTIC LIDS IN IT.
THE HOT AND COLD WATER VALVES FEED BOTH MOP SINK HOSE AND HAND SINK.
THERMOMETER IN HOME STYLE REFRIGERATOR BROKEN.
WATER VALVES TO HAND SINK TURNED OFF.

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