SOUTHWEST GRILL, 235 E Middlefield Road, Mountain View, CA 94043 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: SOUTHWEST GRILL
Address: 235 E Middlefield Road, Mountain View, CA 94043
Type: Restaurant 0-5 Employees
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: Jun 25, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

96

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Inspection findings

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  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Floors, walls & ceilings: built, maintained, and
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Nonfood contact surfaces clean
  • Premises personal/cleaning items vermin-proofing
  • Proper cooling methods
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Thermometers provided and accurate
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
Routine Inspection Feb 23, 2010 89
No violation noted during this evaluation. Follow-up Inspection Mar 18, 2010 100
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Floors, walls & ceilings: built, maintained, and
  • Nonfood contact surfaces clean
  • Premises personal/cleaning items vermin-proofing
  • Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used...
Routine Inspection Aug 4, 2010 94
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Proper cooling methods
  • Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied,...
Routine Inspection Jan 14, 2011 97
  • Hands clean & properly washed gloves used properly...
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Routine Inspection Aug 3, 2011 98
  • Adequate ventilation and lighting designated area
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Premises personal/cleaning items vermin-proofing
  • Proper cooling methods
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
Routine Inspection Oct 22, 2012 93
No violation noted during this evaluation. Follow-up Inspection Oct 25, 2012 100
  • Adequate ventilation and lighting designated area
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Proper signs posted
Routine Inspection Feb 19, 2013 96
  • Improper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Inadequate floors, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
  • Inadequate ventilation and lighting in designated area
  • Thermometers missing or inaccurate
Routine Inspection Jun 25, 2013 96

Violation descriptions and comments

Feb 23, 2010

Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
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
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)
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)
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 facilities that prepare food shall be equipped with warewashing facilities. Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to measure the applicable sanitization method. (114067(f,g), 114099, 114099.3, 114099.5, 114101(a), 114101.1, 114101.2, 114103, 114107, 114125)
All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114177, 114180, 114182)

Aug 4, 2010

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 poisonous substances, detergents, bleaches, and cleaning compounds shall be stored separate from food, utensils, packing material and food-contact surfaces. (114254, 114254.1, 114254.2)
All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114177, 114180, 114182)
All nonfood contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean. (114115 (c))
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)

Jan 14, 2011

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
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)
Toilet facilities shall be maintained clean, sanitary and in good repair. Toilet rooms shall be separated by a well-fitting self-closing door. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet. The number of toilet facilities shall be in accordance with local building and plumbing ordinances. Toilet facilities shall be provided for patrons: in establishments with more than 20,000 sq ft. establishments offering on-site liquor consumption. (114250, 114250.1, 114276)

Aug 3, 2011

Employees are required to wash their hands: before beginning work before handling food / equipment / utensils as often as necessary, during food preparation, to remove soil and contamination when switching from working with raw to ready to eat foods, after touching body parts after using toilet room or any time when contamination may occur. (113952, 113953.3, 113953.4, 113961, 113968, 113973 (b-f))
Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))

Oct 22, 2012

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
All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114177, 114180, 114182)
Exhaust hoods shall be provided to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors and smoke and be approved by the local building department. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6" beyond all cooking equipment. All areas shall have sufficient ventilation to facilitate proper food storage. Toilet rooms shall be vented to the outside air by a screened openable window, an air shaft, or a light-switch activated exhaust fan, consistent with local building codes. (114149, 114149.1) Adequate lighting shall be provided in all areas to facilitate cleaning and inspection. Light fixtures in areas where open food is stored, served, prepared, and where utensils are washed shall be of shatterproof construction or protected with light shields. (114149.2, 114149.3, 114252, 114252.1)
Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
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)
Food facilities that prepare food shall be equipped with warewashing facilities. Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to measure the applicable sanitization method. (114067(f,g), 114099, 114099.3, 114099.5, 114101(a), 114101.1, 114101.2, 114103, 114107, 114125)
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)

Feb 19, 2013

All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c))
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))
Exhaust hoods shall be provided to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors and smoke and be approved by the local building department. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6" beyond all cooking equipment. All areas shall have sufficient ventilation to facilitate proper food storage. Toilet rooms shall be vented to the outside air by a screened openable window, an air shaft, or a light-switch activated exhaust fan, consistent with local building codes. (114149, 114149.1) Adequate lighting shall be provided in all areas to facilitate cleaning and inspection. Light fixtures in areas where open food is stored, served, prepared, and where utensils are washed shall be of shatterproof construction or protected with light shields. (114149.2, 114149.3, 114252, 114252.1)
Handwashing signs shall be posted in each toilet room, directing attention to the need to thoroughly wash hands after using the restroom (113953.5) (b) No smoking signs shall be posted in food preparation, food storage, warewashing, and utensil storage areas (113978). (c) Consumers shall be notified that clean tableware is to be used when they return to self-service areas such as salad bars and buffets. (d) Any food facility constructed before January 1, 2004 without public toilet facilities, shall prominently post a sign within the food facility in a public area stating that toilet facilities are not provided (113725.1, 114381 (e)).

CHICKEN MARINATED AND STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC 5 GAL BUCKET.
EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION NOTED AT HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS.
LAST INSPECTION REPORT DATED 10/22/12 NOT AVAILABLE.
RAW SHELL EGGS NOTED STORED IN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR ABOVE VEGETABLES.

Jun 25, 2013

Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
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 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)
Exhaust hoods shall be provided to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors and smoke and be approved by the local building department. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6" beyond all cooking equipment. All areas shall have sufficient ventilation to facilitate proper food storage. Toilet rooms shall be vented to the outside air by a screened openable window, an air shaft, or a light-switch activated exhaust fan, consistent with local building codes. (114149, 114149.1) Adequate lighting shall be provided in all areas to facilitate cleaning and inspection. Light fixtures in areas where open food is stored, served, prepared, and where utensils are washed shall be of shatterproof construction or protected with light shields. (114149.2, 114149.3, 114252, 114252.1)

EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND ON WALL BEHIND COOK LINE.
LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE IN DISREPAIR. EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND ON WALL BEHIND COOK LINE.
LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE IN DISREPAIR. EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND ON WALL BEHIND COOK LINE.
LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE IN DISREPAIR. EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND ON WALL BEHIND COOK LINE.
LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE IN DISREPAIR. EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND ON WALL BEHIND COOK LINE.
LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE IN DISREPAIR. EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND ON WALL BEHIND COOK LINE.
LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE IN DISREPAIR. EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND ON WALL BEHIND COOK LINE.
LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE IN DISREPAIR. EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND ON WALL BEHIND COOK LINE.
LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE IN DISREPAIR. EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND ON WALL BEHIND COOK LINE.
LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE IN DISREPAIR. EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND ON WALL BEHIND COOK LINE.
LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE IN DISREPAIR. EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND ON WALL BEHIND COOK LINE.
LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE IN DISREPAIR. EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND ON WALL BEHIND COOK LINE.
LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE IN DISREPAIR. EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND ON WALL BEHIND COOK LINE.
LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE IN DISREPAIR. EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND ON WALL BEHIND COOK LINE.
LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE IN DISREPAIR. EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND ON WALL BEHIND COOK LINE.
LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE IN DISREPAIR. EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND ON WALL BEHIND COOK LINE.
LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE IN DISREPAIR. EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND ON WALL BEHIND COOK LINE.
LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE IN DISREPAIR. EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND ON WALL BEHIND COOK LINE.
LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE IN DISREPAIR. EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND ON WALL BEHIND COOK LINE.
LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE IN DISREPAIR. EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND ON WALL BEHIND COOK LINE.
LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE IN DISREPAIR. EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND ON WALL BEHIND COOK LINE.
LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE IN DISREPAIR. EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND ON WALL BEHIND COOK LINE.
LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE IN DISREPAIR. EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND ON WALL BEHIND COOK LINE.
LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE IN DISREPAIR. EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND ON WALL BEHIND COOK LINE.
LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE IN DISREPAIR. EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND ON WALL BEHIND COOK LINE.
LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE IN DISREPAIR. EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND ON WALL BEHIND COOK LINE.
LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE IN DISREPAIR.
EXCESSIVE BLACK DEBRIS NOTED AT CEILING VENTILATION SYSTEM IN KITCHEN.
MEASURED SALSA AT SELF SERVE STATION BETWEEN 54-56F.
THERMOMETER INSIDE THREE DOOR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR APPEARS TO BE INOPERABLE.

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