LA STRADA, 335 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: LA STRADA
Address: 335 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Type: Restaurant 6-25 Employees
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Feb 25, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

98

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Inspection findings

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  • Demonstration of knowledge food mgr certification
  • Food in good condition, safe and unadultera...
  • Permits Available
  • Proper cooling methods
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection May 5, 2010 93
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Plumbing-proper backflow devices
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Proper signs posted
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
Routine Inspection Feb 1, 2011 87
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Aug 2, 2011 97
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Feb 15, 2012 96
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Routine Inspection Feb 29, 2012 99
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Feb 25, 2013 98

Violation descriptions and comments

May 5, 2010

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))
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
Any food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health. (113967, 113976, 113980, 113988, 113990, 114035, 114254(c), 114254.3,)
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)
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))
A food facility shall not be open for business without a valid permit. (114067(b) & (c), 114381 (a), 114381.2, 114387)

Feb 1, 2011

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)
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))
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)
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))
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)

Aug 2, 2011

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 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)
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))

Feb 15, 2012

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

Feb 29, 2012

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

Feb 25, 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)
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 ICE SCOOP CONTAINER HAS MOLD LIKE BROWNISH STAIN INSIDE.
TWO USED WIPING CLOTHS ARE STORED ON THE PREP COUNTER, USED WIPING CLOTHS ARE TUCKED IN STAFF'S APRONS.

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