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Restaurant: LA SONORENSE
Address: 163 Willow Street, San Jose, CA 95110
Type: Food Prep / Food Svc Op 0-5 Employees Rc 2
Total inspections: 2
Last inspection: Apr 4, 2013

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92

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

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERMIT WAS EXPIRED 11/30/2012.
FOUND A MILK CONTAINER AT 60F AT COFFEE PREP TABLE.
OBSERVED COATS, JACKETS, SWEATERS ARE HUNG ON SHELF NEXT TO SINGLE USE PAPER BAGS.
OBSERVED EMPTY PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN WOMAN RESTROOM, EMPTY SOAP/PAPER TOWEL IN MEN RESTROOM.
OBSERVED EMPTY TOILET PAPER IN MEN RESTROOM.
LACK OF SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS. OBSERVED EMPTY TOILET PAPER IN MEN RESTROOM.
LACK OF SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS. OBSERVED EMPTY TOILET PAPER IN MEN RESTROOM.
LACK OF SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS. OBSERVED EMPTY TOILET PAPER IN MEN RESTROOM.
LACK OF SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS. OBSERVED EMPTY TOILET PAPER IN MEN RESTROOM.
LACK OF SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS. OBSERVED EMPTY TOILET PAPER IN MEN RESTROOM.
LACK OF SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS. OBSERVED EMPTY TOILET PAPER IN MEN RESTROOM.
LACK OF SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS. OBSERVED EMPTY TOILET PAPER IN MEN RESTROOM.
LACK OF SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS. OBSERVED EMPTY TOILET PAPER IN MEN RESTROOM.
LACK OF SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS. OBSERVED EMPTY TOILET PAPER IN MEN RESTROOM.
LACK OF SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS. OBSERVED EMPTY TOILET PAPER IN MEN RESTROOM.
LACK OF SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS. OBSERVED EMPTY TOILET PAPER IN MEN RESTROOM.
LACK OF SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS. OBSERVED EMPTY TOILET PAPER IN MEN RESTROOM.
LACK OF SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS. OBSERVED EMPTY TOILET PAPER IN MEN RESTROOM.
LACK OF SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS. OBSERVED EMPTY TOILET PAPER IN MEN RESTROOM.
LACK OF SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS. OBSERVED EMPTY TOILET PAPER IN MEN RESTROOM.
LACK OF SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS. OBSERVED EMPTY TOILET PAPER IN MEN RESTROOM.
LACK OF SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS. OBSERVED EMPTY TOILET PAPER IN MEN RESTROOM.
LACK OF SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS. OBSERVED EMPTY TOILET PAPER IN MEN RESTROOM.
LACK OF SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS. OBSERVED EMPTY TOILET PAPER IN MEN RESTROOM.
LACK OF SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS. OBSERVED EMPTY TOILET PAPER IN MEN RESTROOM.
LACK OF SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS. OBSERVED EMPTY TOILET PAPER IN MEN RESTROOM.
LACK OF SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS. OBSERVED EMPTY TOILET PAPER IN MEN RESTROOM.
LACK OF SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS.
OBSERVED LEAKING AT FOOD PREP SINK AND WAREWASH SINK.
PROVIDE HIGHT COVERS FOR ALL LIGHTS AT FOOD PREP AREAS.

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