TUONG VI CAFE & ICE CREAM, 2485 Alvin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95121 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: TUONG VI CAFE & ICE CREAM
Address: 2485 Alvin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95121
Type: Restaurant 0-5 Employees
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Apr 18, 2013
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99

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Inspection findings

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  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean [multiple violations]
  • Premises personal/cleaning items vermin-proofing
  • Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied,...
Routine Inspection Apr 1, 2010 95
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & accessible...
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Hands clean & properly washed gloves used properly... [multiple violations]
Routine Inspection Jun 24, 2011 91
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Hot and cold water available
Routine Inspection Mar 27, 2012 94
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied/accessible
  • Adequate ventilation and lighting designated area
  • Equipment, utensils - approved installed and clean...
  • Floors, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
  • Food contact surfaces clean and sanitized
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Hot and cold water available
  • No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
  • Premises personal/cleaning items vermin-proofing
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Proper signs posted; inspection report available
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
Routine Inspection Apr 4, 2013 88
  • Warewashing facilities: not installed, maintained, or used
Follow-up Inspection Apr 18, 2013 99

Violation descriptions and comments

Apr 1, 2010

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)
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)
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 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 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)

Jun 24, 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))
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))
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 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 27, 2012

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)
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))

Apr 4, 2013

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)
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)
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)).
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 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)
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)
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)

FLOORS OF KITCHEN UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE, REACH IN SINKS SOILED WITH DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS OF KITCHEN SOILED WITH DUST AND GREASE. FLOORS OF KITCHEN UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE, REACH IN SINKS SOILED WITH DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS OF KITCHEN SOILED WITH DUST AND GREASE. FLOORS OF KITCHEN UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE, REACH IN SINKS SOILED WITH DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS OF KITCHEN SOILED WITH DUST AND GREASE. FLOORS OF KITCHEN UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE, REACH IN SINKS SOILED WITH DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS OF KITCHEN SOILED WITH DUST AND GREASE. FLOORS OF KITCHEN UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE, REACH IN SINKS SOILED WITH DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS OF KITCHEN SOILED WITH DUST AND GREASE. FLOORS OF KITCHEN UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE, REACH IN SINKS SOILED WITH DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS OF KITCHEN SOILED WITH DUST AND GREASE. FLOORS OF KITCHEN UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE, REACH IN SINKS SOILED WITH DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS OF KITCHEN SOILED WITH DUST AND GREASE. FLOORS OF KITCHEN UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE, REACH IN SINKS SOILED WITH DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS OF KITCHEN SOILED WITH DUST AND GREASE. FLOORS OF KITCHEN UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE, REACH IN SINKS SOILED WITH DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS OF KITCHEN SOILED WITH DUST AND GREASE. FLOORS OF KITCHEN UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE, REACH IN SINKS SOILED WITH DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS OF KITCHEN SOILED WITH DUST AND GREASE. FLOORS OF KITCHEN UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE, REACH IN SINKS SOILED WITH DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS OF KITCHEN SOILED WITH DUST AND GREASE. FLOORS OF KITCHEN UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE, REACH IN SINKS SOILED WITH DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS OF KITCHEN SOILED WITH DUST AND GREASE. FLOORS OF KITCHEN UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE, REACH IN SINKS SOILED WITH DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS OF KITCHEN SOILED WITH DUST AND GREASE.
FRONT DOOR HELD OPEN.
OBSERVED BROWN MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK IN RESTROOM.
OBSERVED ON BURNER FRYER USED TO COOK EGGS WITHOUT VENT HOOD.
OBSERVED OPEN BAG OF RICE IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. OBSERVED OPEN BAG OF RICE IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. OBSERVED OPEN BAG OF RICE IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. OBSERVED OPEN BAG OF RICE IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. OBSERVED OPEN BAG OF RICE IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. OBSERVED OPEN BAG OF RICE IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. OBSERVED OPEN BAG OF RICE IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. OBSERVED OPEN BAG OF RICE IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. OBSERVED OPEN BAG OF RICE IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. OBSERVED OPEN BAG OF RICE IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. OBSERVED OPEN BAG OF RICE IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. OBSERVED OPEN BAG OF RICE IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. OBSERVED OPEN BAG OF RICE IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. OBSERVED OPEN BAG OF RICE IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.
OBSERVED RAW SHELL EGGS HELD AT 65F ON TOP OF FREEZER.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FLIES IN FACILITY.
PROVIDE CHLORINE SANITIZER TEST STRIPS.
PROVIDE LAST INSPECTION REPORT AT ALL TIMES.
REACH IN FRIDGE DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME.
WATER AT 3-COMP SINK MEASURED AT 104F.

Apr 18, 2013

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)

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