MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT #3094, 3128 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94304 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT #3094
Address: 3128 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Type: Restaurant 26+ Employees
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Mar 21, 2013
Score
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93

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Inspection findings

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  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
Routine Inspection Jan 21, 2010 96
  • Adequate ventilation and lighting designated area
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Hot and cold water available
Routine Inspection May 11, 2011 97
  • Hands clean & properly washed gloves used p...
  • Hot and cold water available
  • Proper cooking time & temperatures
Routine Inspection Jun 20, 2012 97
  • Equipment, utensils, linens: storage and use
  • Hands clean/properly washed/gloves used properly [multiple violations]
  • Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
  • Proper signs posted; inspection report available
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Mar 21, 2013 93

Violation descriptions and comments

Jan 21, 2010

No employees shall eat, drink, or smoke in any work area. (113977)
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)
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)

May 11, 2011

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)
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 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)

Jun 20, 2012

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))
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)
Comminuted meat, raw eggs, or any food containing comminuted meat or raw eggs, shall be heated to 155°F for 15 sec. Single pieces of meat, and eggs for immediate service, shall be heated to 145°F for 15 sec. Poultry, comminuted poultry, stuffed fish / meat / poultry shall be heated to 165°F. Other temperature requirements may apply. (114004, 114008, 114010)

Mar 21, 2013

No employees shall eat, drink, or smoke in any work area. (113977)
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))
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)
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))
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)).
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))

FOUND A PAPER CUP WITH LID STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THE COFFEE CONDIMENTS AT THE TO GO WINDOW.
FOUND BOTH RESTROOMS WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNS POSTED.
MEASURED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION OF CHLORINE AT 0PPM.
OBSERVE AN EMPLOYEE SPRAY A PAIR OF TONGS WITH THE SANITIZING HOSE AT THE 3-COMP SINK FOR 2-3 SECONDS.
OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE HANDLE FROZEN RAW PATTIES AND TOUCH/CONTAMINATE OTHER HAND CONTACT SURFACES.
OBSERVED OPEN FOOD CONTAINER (TO GO) STORED ON A SHELF TO AN OPEN EXHAUST VENT THAT HAD VISIBLE BLACK STAINS COMING DOWN FROM THE OPEN VENT.

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