PINEAPPLE GRILL, 4926 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: PINEAPPLE GRILL
Address: 4926 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022
Type: Food Prep / Food Svc Op 6-25 Employees Rc 3
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Jul 8, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

94

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Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
Routine Inspection Jul 18, 2012 99
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Food separated and protected
  • Hot and cold water available
  • Plan Review
  • Proper signs posted
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Nov 6, 2012 91
No violation noted during this evaluation. Follow-up Inspection Nov 14, 2012 100
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied/accessible
  • Demonstration of knowledge food mgr certification
  • Demonstration of knowledge; food mgr certification...
  • Equipment, utensils - approved installed and clean...
  • Equipment, utensils, linens: storage and use
  • Floors, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Plan Review
  • Plumbing; proper backflow devices
  • Premises personal/cleaning items vermin-proofing
  • Proper signs posted; inspection report available
Routine Inspection Mar 21, 2013 89
  • Equipment, utensils - Unapproved, unclean, not in good repair, inadequate capacity
  • Equipment, utensils, linens: Improper storage and use
  • Improper signs posted; inspection report not available
  • Inadequate demonstration of knowledge; food manager certification [multiple violations]
  • Premises not clean, not in good repair; No personal/chemical storage; inadequate vermin-proofing
Routine Inspection Jul 8, 2013 94

Violation descriptions and comments

Jul 18, 2012

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 6, 2012

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))
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))
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)
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)).
A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans for approval before starting any new construction or remodeling of any facility for use as a retail food facility. (114380)

Mar 21, 2013

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.
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)
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)).
A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans for approval before starting any new construction or remodeling of any facility for use as a retail food facility. (114380)
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.
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)
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)

ARRANGE FOR ALL STAFF TO TAKE 2HR FOOD HANDLER CARE CLASS.
BASEMENT DINING AREA WITH FIREPLACE/BAR AREAS NEED PRIOR APPROVAL BY BOTH OUR DEPT. AND THE LA BUILDING DEPT.
CHECK ALL SINKS AND CURRENTLY ARRANGE HOT LEFT SINK/COLD RIGHT SINK FAUCETS.
CLEAN ALL FLOOR SINKS WEEKLY.
INSTALL HARDWARE ON KITCHEN WALK IN DOOR.
REMOVE WHITE SHIPPING WRAP ON STAINLESS BY KITCHEN COOKLINE AND DISHWASHER.
INSTALL HARDWARE ON KITCHEN WALK IN DOOR.
REMOVE WHITE SHIPPING WRAP ON STAINLESS BY KITCHEN COOKLINE AND DISHWASHER.
INSTALL HARDWARE ON KITCHEN WALK IN DOOR.
REMOVE WHITE SHIPPING WRAP ON STAINLESS BY KITCHEN COOKLINE AND DISHWASHER.
INSTALL HARDWARE ON KITCHEN WALK IN DOOR.
REMOVE WHITE SHIPPING WRAP ON STAINLESS BY KITCHEN COOKLINE AND DISHWASHER.
INSTALL HARDWARE ON KITCHEN WALK IN DOOR.
REMOVE WHITE SHIPPING WRAP ON STAINLESS BY KITCHEN COOKLINE AND DISHWASHER.
INSTALL HARDWARE ON KITCHEN WALK IN DOOR.
REMOVE WHITE SHIPPING WRAP ON STAINLESS BY KITCHEN COOKLINE AND DISHWASHER.
INSTALL HARDWARE ON KITCHEN WALK IN DOOR.
REMOVE WHITE SHIPPING WRAP ON STAINLESS BY KITCHEN COOKLINE AND DISHWASHER.
INSTALL HARDWARE ON KITCHEN WALK IN DOOR.
REMOVE WHITE SHIPPING WRAP ON STAINLESS BY KITCHEN COOKLINE AND DISHWASHER.
KEEP PAPER TOWELS IN DISPENSER BY UPSTAIRS BATHROOM AND MAIN DISHWASHER AREA, HANDSINKS.
ONCE OPENED TRANSFER BULK INGREDIENTS BAG CONTENTS TO CLEAN COVERED LABELED BINS.
ONCE OPENED TRANSFER BULK INGREDIENTS BAG CONTENTS TO CLEAN COVERED LABELED BINS.
USE METAL OR PLASTIC TRAYS, NOT CARDBOARD TO LINE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
PROVIDE WALL MOUNTED MOP HANGERS FOR ALL JANITOR SINKS. ONCE OPENED TRANSFER BULK INGREDIENTS BAG CONTENTS TO CLEAN COVERED LABELED BINS.
USE METAL OR PLASTIC TRAYS, NOT CARDBOARD TO LINE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
PROVIDE WALL MOUNTED MOP HANGERS FOR ALL JANITOR SINKS. ONCE OPENED TRANSFER BULK INGREDIENTS BAG CONTENTS TO CLEAN COVERED LABELED BINS.
USE METAL OR PLASTIC TRAYS, NOT CARDBOARD TO LINE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
PROVIDE WALL MOUNTED MOP HANGERS FOR ALL JANITOR SINKS. ONCE OPENED TRANSFER BULK INGREDIENTS BAG CONTENTS TO CLEAN COVERED LABELED BINS.
USE METAL OR PLASTIC TRAYS, NOT CARDBOARD TO LINE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
PROVIDE WALL MOUNTED MOP HANGERS FOR ALL JANITOR SINKS. ONCE OPENED TRANSFER BULK INGREDIENTS BAG CONTENTS TO CLEAN COVERED LABELED BINS.
USE METAL OR PLASTIC TRAYS, NOT CARDBOARD TO LINE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
PROVIDE WALL MOUNTED MOP HANGERS FOR ALL JANITOR SINKS. ONCE OPENED TRANSFER BULK INGREDIENTS BAG CONTENTS TO CLEAN COVERED LABELED BINS.
USE METAL OR PLASTIC TRAYS, NOT CARDBOARD TO LINE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
PROVIDE WALL MOUNTED MOP HANGERS FOR ALL JANITOR SINKS. ONCE OPENED TRANSFER BULK INGREDIENTS BAG CONTENTS TO CLEAN COVERED LABELED BINS.
USE METAL OR PLASTIC TRAYS, NOT CARDBOARD TO LINE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
PROVIDE WALL MOUNTED MOP HANGERS FOR ALL JANITOR SINKS. ONCE OPENED TRANSFER BULK INGREDIENTS BAG CONTENTS TO CLEAN COVERED LABELED BINS.
USE METAL OR PLASTIC TRAYS, NOT CARDBOARD TO LINE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
PROVIDE WALL MOUNTED MOP HANGERS FOR ALL JANITOR SINKS.
POST FOOD INSPECTION REPORT SIGN IN PLAN VIEW.
STRAIGHTEN OUT AND SORT OVER CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS.

Jul 8, 2013

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 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.
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)
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)).
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.

ACCUMULATED CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN STORAGE SHEDS ALONG REAR OF BUILDING.
AVOID WEDDING KNIVES BETWEEN COUNTERS.
REMOVE WHITE SHIPPING WRAP OFF ALL STAINLESS EQUIPMENT.
USE COOKIE SHEETS NOT CARDBOARD TO LINE BASEMENT STORE ROOM SHELVES. AVOID WEDDING KNIVES BETWEEN COUNTERS.
REMOVE WHITE SHIPPING WRAP OFF ALL STAINLESS EQUIPMENT.
USE COOKIE SHEETS NOT CARDBOARD TO LINE BASEMENT STORE ROOM SHELVES. AVOID WEDDING KNIVES BETWEEN COUNTERS.
REMOVE WHITE SHIPPING WRAP OFF ALL STAINLESS EQUIPMENT.
USE COOKIE SHEETS NOT CARDBOARD TO LINE BASEMENT STORE ROOM SHELVES.
HAVE ALL STAFF TAKE 2 HOUR FOOD HANDLER CLASS.
MISSING FOOD INSPECTION REPORT SIGN.

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