CITY CAFE, 2700 N 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95134 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: CITY CAFE
Address: 2700 N 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95134
Type: Restaurant 0-5 Employees
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: Jun 24, 2013
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96

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  • Demonstration of knowledge food mgr certification
  • Proper cooling methods
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
  • Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used...
Routine Inspection Jan 7, 2010 95
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Thermometers provided and accurate
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Jan 25, 2011 90
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Floors, walls & ceilings: built, maintained, and
  • Food separated and protected
  • No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
  • Premises personal/cleaning items vermin-proofing
  • Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used...
Routine Inspection Jan 3, 2012 94
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Permits Available
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Aug 27, 2012 97
  • Demonstration of knowledge food mgr certification
  • Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Permits Available
  • Plumbing-proper backflow devices
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Mar 14, 2013 92
No violation noted during this evaluation. Permit Investigation Jun 21, 2013 100
  • Equipment, utensils, linens: Improper storage and use
  • Food contact surfaces unclean and unsanitized
  • Inadequate demonstration of knowledge; food manager certification
  • Warewashing facilities: not installed, maintained, or used
Routine Inspection Jun 24, 2013 96

Violation descriptions and comments

Jan 7, 2010

Any potentially hazardous foods cooked, cooled and subsequently reheated for hot holding or serving shall be brought to a temperature of 165°F. (114014, 114016)
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 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
Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
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)

Jan 25, 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))
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))
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)
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 3, 2012

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

Aug 27, 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))
A food facility shall not be open for business without a valid permit. (114067(b) & (c), 114381 (a), 114381.2, 114387)
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))

Mar 14, 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)
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)
A food facility shall not be open for business without a valid permit. (114067(b) & (c), 114381 (a), 114381.2, 114387)
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)
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 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.
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)

CO2 CYLINDER IS UNCHAINED.
CURRENT PERMIT WITH THIS DEPARTMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.
FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IS LEAKING.
FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED.
ICE MACHINE HAS MOLD LIKE RESIDUE IN INTERIOR PANEL.
SODA MACHINE HAS MOLD-LIKE RESIDUE ON NOZZLES.
PREPARATION SINK IS BEING USED FOR WARE WASHING. ICE MACHINE HAS MOLD LIKE RESIDUE IN INTERIOR PANEL.
SODA MACHINE HAS MOLD-LIKE RESIDUE ON NOZZLES.
PREPARATION SINK IS BEING USED FOR WARE WASHING. ICE MACHINE HAS MOLD LIKE RESIDUE IN INTERIOR PANEL.
SODA MACHINE HAS MOLD-LIKE RESIDUE ON NOZZLES.
PREPARATION SINK IS BEING USED FOR WARE WASHING. ICE MACHINE HAS MOLD LIKE RESIDUE IN INTERIOR PANEL.
SODA MACHINE HAS MOLD-LIKE RESIDUE ON NOZZLES.
PREPARATION SINK IS BEING USED FOR WARE WASHING. ICE MACHINE HAS MOLD LIKE RESIDUE IN INTERIOR PANEL.
SODA MACHINE HAS MOLD-LIKE RESIDUE ON NOZZLES.
PREPARATION SINK IS BEING USED FOR WARE WASHING. ICE MACHINE HAS MOLD LIKE RESIDUE IN INTERIOR PANEL.
SODA MACHINE HAS MOLD-LIKE RESIDUE ON NOZZLES.
PREPARATION SINK IS BEING USED FOR WARE WASHING. ICE MACHINE HAS MOLD LIKE RESIDUE IN INTERIOR PANEL.
SODA MACHINE HAS MOLD-LIKE RESIDUE ON NOZZLES.
PREPARATION SINK IS BEING USED FOR WARE WASHING. ICE MACHINE HAS MOLD LIKE RESIDUE IN INTERIOR PANEL.
SODA MACHINE HAS MOLD-LIKE RESIDUE ON NOZZLES.
PREPARATION SINK IS BEING USED FOR WARE WASHING. ICE MACHINE HAS MOLD LIKE RESIDUE IN INTERIOR PANEL.
SODA MACHINE HAS MOLD-LIKE RESIDUE ON NOZZLES.
PREPARATION SINK IS BEING USED FOR WARE WASHING. ICE MACHINE HAS MOLD LIKE RESIDUE IN INTERIOR PANEL.
SODA MACHINE HAS MOLD-LIKE RESIDUE ON NOZZLES.
PREPARATION SINK IS BEING USED FOR WARE WASHING. ICE MACHINE HAS MOLD LIKE RESIDUE IN INTERIOR PANEL.
SODA MACHINE HAS MOLD-LIKE RESIDUE ON NOZZLES.
PREPARATION SINK IS BEING USED FOR WARE WASHING. ICE MACHINE HAS MOLD LIKE RESIDUE IN INTERIOR PANEL.
SODA MACHINE HAS MOLD-LIKE RESIDUE ON NOZZLES.
PREPARATION SINK IS BEING USED FOR WARE WASHING. ICE MACHINE HAS MOLD LIKE RESIDUE IN INTERIOR PANEL.
SODA MACHINE HAS MOLD-LIKE RESIDUE ON NOZZLES.
PREPARATION SINK IS BEING USED FOR WARE WASHING. ICE MACHINE HAS MOLD LIKE RESIDUE IN INTERIOR PANEL.
SODA MACHINE HAS MOLD-LIKE RESIDUE ON NOZZLES.
PREPARATION SINK IS BEING USED FOR WARE WASHING. ICE MACHINE HAS MOLD LIKE RESIDUE IN INTERIOR PANEL.
SODA MACHINE HAS MOLD-LIKE RESIDUE ON NOZZLES.
PREPARATION SINK IS BEING USED FOR WARE WASHING. ICE MACHINE HAS MOLD LIKE RESIDUE IN INTERIOR PANEL.
SODA MACHINE HAS MOLD-LIKE RESIDUE ON NOZZLES.
PREPARATION SINK IS BEING USED FOR WARE WASHING. ICE MACHINE HAS MOLD LIKE RESIDUE IN INTERIOR PANEL.
SODA MACHINE HAS MOLD-LIKE RESIDUE ON NOZZLES.
PREPARATION SINK IS BEING USED FOR WARE WASHING. ICE MACHINE HAS MOLD LIKE RESIDUE IN INTERIOR PANEL.
SODA MACHINE HAS MOLD-LIKE RESIDUE ON NOZZLES.
PREPARATION SINK IS BEING USED FOR WARE WASHING.
OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS WITH A FOOD CONTAINER USED AS A SCOOP.
DISHWASHER MACHINES HAS NO DETERGENT. OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS WITH A FOOD CONTAINER USED AS A SCOOP.
DISHWASHER MACHINES HAS NO DETERGENT. OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS WITH A FOOD CONTAINER USED AS A SCOOP.
DISHWASHER MACHINES HAS NO DETERGENT. OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS WITH A FOOD CONTAINER USED AS A SCOOP.
DISHWASHER MACHINES HAS NO DETERGENT. OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS WITH A FOOD CONTAINER USED AS A SCOOP.
DISHWASHER MACHINES HAS NO DETERGENT. OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS WITH A FOOD CONTAINER USED AS A SCOOP.
DISHWASHER MACHINES HAS NO DETERGENT. OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS WITH A FOOD CONTAINER USED AS A SCOOP.
DISHWASHER MACHINES HAS NO DETERGENT. OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS WITH A FOOD CONTAINER USED AS A SCOOP.
DISHWASHER MACHINES HAS NO DETERGENT. OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS WITH A FOOD CONTAINER USED AS A SCOOP.
DISHWASHER MACHINES HAS NO DETERGENT. OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS WITH A FOOD CONTAINER USED AS A SCOOP.
DISHWASHER MACHINES HAS NO DETERGENT. OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS WITH A FOOD CONTAINER USED AS A SCOOP.
DISHWASHER MACHINES HAS NO DETERGENT. OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS WITH A FOOD CONTAINER USED AS A SCOOP.
DISHWASHER MACHINES HAS NO DETERGENT. OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS WITH A FOOD CONTAINER USED AS A SCOOP.
DISHWASHER MACHINES HAS NO DETERGENT. OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS WITH A FOOD CONTAINER USED AS A SCOOP.
DISHWASHER MACHINES HAS NO DETERGENT. OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS WITH A FOOD CONTAINER USED AS A SCOOP.
DISHWASHER MACHINES HAS NO DETERGENT. OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS WITH A FOOD CONTAINER USED AS A SCOOP.
DISHWASHER MACHINES HAS NO DETERGENT. OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS WITH A FOOD CONTAINER USED AS A SCOOP.
DISHWASHER MACHINES HAS NO DETERGENT. OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS WITH A FOOD CONTAINER USED AS A SCOOP.
DISHWASHER MACHINES HAS NO DETERGENT.
OBSERVED SEVERAL OPEN BULK FOOD PRODUCTS ON SHELVES.
OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN DRY STORAGE ON TOP OF PREPARATION TABLE, AND SELF SERVICE LINE.

Jun 24, 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)
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)

FACILITY HAS NO MEANS TO TEST DISHWASHER TEMPERATURE.
NO FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE AT FACILITY.
OBSERVED DRESSING WELLS BEING USED AS BULK ITEM SCOOPS.
OBSERVED SODA NOZZLES WITH BUILDUP.

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