TAQUERIA CAZADORES, 3763 Lafayette Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95054 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: TAQUERIA CAZADORES
Address: 3763 Lafayette Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Type: Restaurant 0-5 Employees
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: Sep 17, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

99

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Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

  • Adequate ventilation and lighting designated area
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food separated and protected
  • Plumbing-proper backflow devices
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
Routine Inspection May 21, 2010 93
No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint Inspection Mar 23, 2011 100
  • Adequate ventilation and lighting designated area
  • Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Routine Inspection May 11, 2011 96
  • Demonstration of knowledge food mgr certification
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Garbage and refuse properly disposed facilities
  • Plumbing-proper backflow devices
Routine Inspection Jul 17, 2012 93
  • Food separated and protected
Follow-up Inspection Jul 27, 2012 99
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied,...
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Jan 31, 2013 95
  • Food contact surfaces unclean and unsanitized
  • Warewashing facilities: not installed, maintained, or used
Follow-up Inspection Feb 19, 2013 98
  • Food contact surfaces unclean and unsanitized
  • Hands not clean/improperly washed/gloves not used properly
  • Inadequate demonstration of knowledge; food manager certification
  • Inadequate ventilation and lighting in designated area
  • Observed rodents, insects, birds, or animals
  • Toilet Area: improperly constructed/supplied/cleaned
Routine Inspection Sep 13, 2013 94
  • Inadequate demonstration of knowledge; food manager certification
Follow-up Inspection Sep 17, 2013 99

Violation descriptions and comments

May 21, 2010

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)
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)
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)
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))
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)

May 11, 2011

Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
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)
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))

Jul 17, 2012

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 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 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 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)
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)
All food waste and rubbish shall be kept in leak proof and rodent proof containers. Containers shall be covered at all times. All waste must be removed and disposed of as frequently as necessary to prevent a nuisance. The exterior premises of each food facility shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish. (114244, 114245, 114245.1, 114245.2, 114245.3, 114245.4, 114245.5, 114245.6, 114245.7, 114245.8)
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))

Jul 27, 2012

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))

Jan 31, 2013

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))
Wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales or other surfaces that may come into contact with food shall be used only once unless kept in clean water with sanitizer. (114135, 114185.1 114185.3 (d-e))
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)
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 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)

Feb 19, 2013

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)

OBSERVED DISHES STACKED WET AFTER BEING SANITIZED.
OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET. OBSERVED SOAP MIXED WITH SANITIZER.
OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET.

Sep 13, 2013

Each food facility shall be kept free of vermin: rodents (rats, mice), cockroaches, flies.( 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)
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)
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.
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))
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)
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)

Sep 17, 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.

PERSON IN CHARGE NEEDS TO TAKE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE EXAM.

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