LE MEJOR TAQUERIA #2, 102 Willow Street, San Jose, CA 951103143 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant: LE MEJOR TAQUERIA #2
Address: 102 Willow Street, San Jose, CA 95110-3143
Type: Restaurant 0-5 Employees
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: Jul 24, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

95

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Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

  • Proper cooling methods
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Routine Inspection Sep 14, 2010 94
No violation noted during this evaluation. Follow-up Inspection Sep 15, 2010 100
  • Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Routine Inspection Jul 7, 2011 92
No violation noted during this evaluation. Enforcement Action Jul 7, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Follow-up Inspection Jul 11, 2011 100
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Permits Available
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Nov 21, 2011 96
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Hot and cold water available
  • Nonfood contact surfaces clean
  • Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied,...
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Apr 4, 2012 95
  • Approved thawing methods used, frozen food
  • Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Sep 4, 2012 95
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Hands clean & properly washed gloves used properly...
  • Hot and cold water available
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Routine Inspection Feb 21, 2013 95
  • Food storage containers are not identified
  • Hands not clean/improperly washed/gloves not used properly
  • Improper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Inadequate handwash facilities: supplied or accessible
  • Plumbing unapproved, not installed, not in good repair; improper backflow devices
Routine Inspection Jul 24, 2013 95

Violation descriptions and comments

Sep 14, 2010

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

Jul 7, 2011

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

Nov 21, 2011

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)
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)

Apr 4, 2012

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

Sep 4, 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 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 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))

Feb 21, 2013

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

CARNE ASADA ON STEAM TABLE IS AT 112F.
FOUND CLOTH ON TOP (IN DIRECT CONTACT) WITH FLOUR.
HOT WATER AT WARE WASH SINK IS AT 110F MAXIMUM.
LABEL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Jul 24, 2013

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

DICED TOMATO ON TOP REACH IN 2-DOOR UNDER COUNTER IS AT 46-50F.
LEAKING VALVE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN RESTROOM.
OBSERVED BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN RESTROOM.
OBSERVED COOKED MEAT CONTAINERS ARE UNCOVERED IN 2-DOOR UNDER COUNTER COOLER.

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