THAI ORCHID, 2591 N 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95131 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: THAI ORCHID
Address: 2591 N 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95131
Type: Restaurant 6-25 Employees
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: Mar 29, 2013
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89

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  • Hot and cold water available
  • Plumbing-proper backflow devices
  • Proper cooling methods
  • Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used...
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
Routine Inspection May 21, 2010 91
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Floors, walls & ceilings: built, maintained, and
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Thermometers provided and accurate
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
Routine Inspection Jan 27, 2011 87
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Adequate ventilation and lighting designated area
  • Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Floors, walls & ceilings: built, maintained, and
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Thermometers provided and accurate
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
Routine Inspection Jan 18, 2012 92
  • Adequate ventilation and lighting designated area
  • Floors, walls & ceilings: built, maintained, and
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food storage containers identified
  • No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Aug 13, 2012 91
No violation noted during this evaluation. Enforcement Action Aug 13, 2012 100
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Follow-up Inspection Aug 20, 2012 98
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied/accessible [multiple violations]
  • Equipment, utensils - approved installed and clean...
  • Floors, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
  • Food separated and protected
  • Hands clean/properly washed/gloves used properly [multiple violations]
  • Plumbing; proper backflow devices
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Mar 29, 2013 89

Violation descriptions and comments

May 21, 2010

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)
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 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)
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 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)

Jan 27, 2011

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)
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 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))
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)
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)

Jan 18, 2012

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)
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)
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)
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)

Aug 13, 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))
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)
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))
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)
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)
Each food facility shall be kept free of vermin: rodents (rats, mice), cockroaches, flies.( 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)
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)

Aug 20, 2012

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))
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)

Mar 29, 2013

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

ENSURE INTEGRITY OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE SANITIZER TEST STRIPS.
FOOD PREP SINK OBSERVED WITH LEAK.
HAND WASH STATION WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS.
OBSERVED DIRT LIKE ACCUMULATION ON KITCHEN OVEN CEILING.
OBSERVED CRACKED TILES IN KITCHEN FLOOR. OBSERVED DIRT LIKE ACCUMULATION ON KITCHEN OVEN CEILING.
OBSERVED CRACKED TILES IN KITCHEN FLOOR. OBSERVED DIRT LIKE ACCUMULATION ON KITCHEN OVEN CEILING.
OBSERVED CRACKED TILES IN KITCHEN FLOOR. OBSERVED DIRT LIKE ACCUMULATION ON KITCHEN OVEN CEILING.
OBSERVED CRACKED TILES IN KITCHEN FLOOR. OBSERVED DIRT LIKE ACCUMULATION ON KITCHEN OVEN CEILING.
OBSERVED CRACKED TILES IN KITCHEN FLOOR. OBSERVED DIRT LIKE ACCUMULATION ON KITCHEN OVEN CEILING.
OBSERVED CRACKED TILES IN KITCHEN FLOOR. OBSERVED DIRT LIKE ACCUMULATION ON KITCHEN OVEN CEILING.
OBSERVED CRACKED TILES IN KITCHEN FLOOR. OBSERVED DIRT LIKE ACCUMULATION ON KITCHEN OVEN CEILING.
OBSERVED CRACKED TILES IN KITCHEN FLOOR. OBSERVED DIRT LIKE ACCUMULATION ON KITCHEN OVEN CEILING.
OBSERVED CRACKED TILES IN KITCHEN FLOOR.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS AND WIPE WITH APRON AND RETURN TO WORK IN KITCHEN.
OBSERVED RAW PORK IN DROP BIN PLACED ON TOP OF RAW SALMON IN REACH IN UNIT.
OBSERVED PRE MADE SALAD IN INDIVIDUAL BOWLS STACKED ON EACH OTHER IN REACH IN. OBSERVED RAW PORK IN DROP BIN PLACED ON TOP OF RAW SALMON IN REACH IN UNIT.
OBSERVED PRE MADE SALAD IN INDIVIDUAL BOWLS STACKED ON EACH OTHER IN REACH IN. OBSERVED RAW PORK IN DROP BIN PLACED ON TOP OF RAW SALMON IN REACH IN UNIT.
OBSERVED PRE MADE SALAD IN INDIVIDUAL BOWLS STACKED ON EACH OTHER IN REACH IN. OBSERVED RAW PORK IN DROP BIN PLACED ON TOP OF RAW SALMON IN REACH IN UNIT.
OBSERVED PRE MADE SALAD IN INDIVIDUAL BOWLS STACKED ON EACH OTHER IN REACH IN. OBSERVED RAW PORK IN DROP BIN PLACED ON TOP OF RAW SALMON IN REACH IN UNIT.
OBSERVED PRE MADE SALAD IN INDIVIDUAL BOWLS STACKED ON EACH OTHER IN REACH IN. OBSERVED RAW PORK IN DROP BIN PLACED ON TOP OF RAW SALMON IN REACH IN UNIT.
OBSERVED PRE MADE SALAD IN INDIVIDUAL BOWLS STACKED ON EACH OTHER IN REACH IN. OBSERVED RAW PORK IN DROP BIN PLACED ON TOP OF RAW SALMON IN REACH IN UNIT.
OBSERVED PRE MADE SALAD IN INDIVIDUAL BOWLS STACKED ON EACH OTHER IN REACH IN. OBSERVED RAW PORK IN DROP BIN PLACED ON TOP OF RAW SALMON IN REACH IN UNIT.
OBSERVED PRE MADE SALAD IN INDIVIDUAL BOWLS STACKED ON EACH OTHER IN REACH IN. OBSERVED RAW PORK IN DROP BIN PLACED ON TOP OF RAW SALMON IN REACH IN UNIT.
OBSERVED PRE MADE SALAD IN INDIVIDUAL BOWLS STACKED ON EACH OTHER IN REACH IN.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING TOWELS ON KITCHEN COUNTERS.
TEMPERATURE OF RAW CHICKEN AT DROP IN STATION AT COOK LINE AT 61F AND 60F AT REACH IN UNIT.

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