MENDOZA'S RESTAURANT, 2122 Mckee Road, San Jose, CA 95116 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: MENDOZA'S RESTAURANT
Address: 2122 Mckee Road, San Jose, CA 95116
Type: Restaurant 0-5 Employees
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: Apr 23, 2013
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88

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No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint Inspection Jun 15, 2010 100
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Thermometers provided and accurate
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
Routine Inspection Jun 15, 2010 94
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food in good condition, safe and unadultera...
  • Food separated and protected
  • Premises personal/cleaning items vermin-proofing
  • Proper cooling methods
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Jun 20, 2011 77
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Follow-up Inspection Jun 22, 2011 99
  • Approved thawing methods used, frozen food
  • Compliance with shell stock tags, condition
  • Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, displ...
  • Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
  • Floors, walls & ceilings: built, maintained, and
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food separated and protected
  • No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
  • Proper cooling methods
  • Proper cooling methods
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Mar 29, 2012 88
No violation noted during this evaluation. Follow-up Inspection Apr 17, 2012 100
  • Equipment, utensils - Unapproved, unclean, not in good repair, inadequate capacity
  • Food not separated and unprotected
  • Food storage containers are not identified
  • Improper cooling methods
  • Improper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Inadequate handwash facilities: supplied or accessible
  • Inadequate ventilation and lighting in designated area
  • Observed rodents, insects, birds, or animals
  • Plumbing unapproved, not installed, not in good repair; improper backflow devices
  • Thermometers missing or inaccurate
  • Warewashing facilities: not installed, maintained, or used
  • Wiping cloths: improperly used and stored
Routine Inspection Apr 23, 2013 88

Violation descriptions and comments

Jun 15, 2010

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)
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)
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 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)
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, 2011

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))
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)
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)
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)
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))
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
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)

Jun 22, 2011

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

Mar 29, 2012

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
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 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)
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))
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)
The walls / ceilings shall have durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Approved base coving shall be provided in all areas, except customer service areas and where food is stored in original unopened containers. Food facilities shall be fully enclosed. All food facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. (114143 (d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272)
Shell stock shall have complete certification tags and shall be properly stored and displayed. (114039 - 114039.5)
Each food facility shall be kept free of vermin: rodents (rats, mice), cockroaches, flies.( 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)
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))
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
Shell stock shall have complete certification tags and shall be properly stored and displayed. (114039 - 114039.5)

Apr 23, 2013

Each food facility shall be kept free of vermin: rodents (rats, mice), cockroaches, flies.( 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)
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))
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 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)
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)
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
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)
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))

MEASURED THE TEMPERATURE OF GOAT MEAT AT 90F IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN A CONTAINER COVERED WITH SARAN WRAP.
MEASURED THE TEMPERATURE OF SOUR CREAM AT 50F IN THE COLD HOLDING PREP UNIT ACROSS SODA MACHINE.
OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN HOOD FILTERS IN THE HOOD. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS.
OBSERVED A LACK OF THERMOMETER IN THE THREE REACH DOWN COOLERS NEAR THE COOK LINE AND IN THE REACH DOWN COOLER HOLDING MILK IN THE BAR AREA.
OBSERVED LACK OF CHLORINE SANITIZER TEST STRIPS IN FACILITY.
OBSERVED LACK OF HAND WASHING PAPER TOWELS IN DISPENSER AT HAND WASHING STATION NEAR COOK LINE AND IN BAR HAND WASHING STATION.
OBSERVED MULTI-USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES NEAR COOK LINE.
OBSERVED PLASTIC CUP STORED IN BULK SALT CONTAINER IN DRY STORAGE. AS PER OPERATOR, CUP IS USED AS A SCOOP.
MEASURED THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF THE REACH DOWN COOLER HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ACROSS THE SODA MACHINE AT 50F. OBSERVED PLASTIC CUP STORED IN BULK SALT CONTAINER IN DRY STORAGE. AS PER OPERATOR, CUP IS USED AS A SCOOP.
MEASURED THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF THE REACH DOWN COOLER HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ACROSS THE SODA MACHINE AT 50F. OBSERVED PLASTIC CUP STORED IN BULK SALT CONTAINER IN DRY STORAGE. AS PER OPERATOR, CUP IS USED AS A SCOOP.
MEASURED THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF THE REACH DOWN COOLER HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ACROSS THE SODA MACHINE AT 50F. OBSERVED PLASTIC CUP STORED IN BULK SALT CONTAINER IN DRY STORAGE. AS PER OPERATOR, CUP IS USED AS A SCOOP.
MEASURED THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF THE REACH DOWN COOLER HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ACROSS THE SODA MACHINE AT 50F. OBSERVED PLASTIC CUP STORED IN BULK SALT CONTAINER IN DRY STORAGE. AS PER OPERATOR, CUP IS USED AS A SCOOP.
MEASURED THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF THE REACH DOWN COOLER HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ACROSS THE SODA MACHINE AT 50F. OBSERVED PLASTIC CUP STORED IN BULK SALT CONTAINER IN DRY STORAGE. AS PER OPERATOR, CUP IS USED AS A SCOOP.
MEASURED THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF THE REACH DOWN COOLER HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ACROSS THE SODA MACHINE AT 50F. OBSERVED PLASTIC CUP STORED IN BULK SALT CONTAINER IN DRY STORAGE. AS PER OPERATOR, CUP IS USED AS A SCOOP.
MEASURED THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF THE REACH DOWN COOLER HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ACROSS THE SODA MACHINE AT 50F.
OBSERVED PRESENCE OF FRUIT FLIES NEAR THE JANITORIAL SINK.
OBSERVED RAW PORK 2 QUAILS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
OBSERVED RAW PORK AND RAW CHICKEN STORED NEXT TO EACH OTHER IN WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED NEXT TO READY TO EAT CUT ORANGES IN REACH DOWN COOLER NEAR COOL LINE.
OBSERVED THE PIPE FROM THE 3-COMP SINK INSIDE THE FLOOR SINK IN THE BAR AREA.

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