EL CERRITO TAQUERIA #3, 120 Persian Street, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: EL CERRITO TAQUERIA #3
Address: 120 Persian Street, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Type: Restaurant 0-5 Employees
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: Jul 16, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

99

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Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
Routine Inspection Mar 2, 2010 99
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Food storage containers identified
Routine Inspection Jul 5, 2010 97
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Nonfood contact surfaces clean
  • Plumbing-proper backflow devices
  • Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied,...
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Mar 21, 2011 94
No violation noted during this evaluation. Follow-up Inspection Apr 4, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Follow-up Inspection Apr 12, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Follow-up Inspection May 19, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Follow-up Inspection Aug 24, 2011 100
  • Approved thawing methods used, frozen food
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Premises personal/cleaning items vermin-proofing
  • Proper cooling methods
Routine Inspection Sep 18, 2012 96
  • Food contact surfaces unclean and unsanitized
  • Improper hot and cold holding temperatures [multiple violations]
  • Inadequate demonstration of knowledge; food manager certification
  • Inadequate handwash facilities: supplied or accessible [multiple violations]
  • Thermometers missing or inaccurate
  • Unapproved thawing methods used; frozen food
  • Warewashing facilities: not installed, maintained, or used
Routine Inspection Jul 2, 2013 91
  • Thermometers missing or inaccurate
Follow-up Inspection Jul 16, 2013 99

Violation descriptions and comments

Mar 2, 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))

Jul 5, 2010

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))
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)

Mar 21, 2011

All nonfood contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean. (114115 (c))
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)
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)
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))
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)

Sep 18, 2012

Food shall be thawed under refrigeration completely submerged under cold running water of sufficient velocity to flush loose particles in microwave oven during the cooking process. (114018, 114020, 114020.1)
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 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
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)

Jul 2, 2013

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)
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)
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)
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 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.
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 thawed under refrigeration completely submerged under cold running water of sufficient velocity to flush loose particles in microwave oven during the cooking process. (114018, 114020, 114020.1)
Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))

Jul 16, 2013

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)

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