RICK'S CAFE, 205 State Street, Los Altos, CA 94022 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: RICK'S CAFE
Address: 205 State Street, Los Altos, CA 94022
Type: Restaurant 6-25 Employees
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: Oct 2, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

99

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Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Garbage and refuse properly disposed facilities
  • Plumbing-proper backflow devices
Routine Inspection Sep 2, 2010 97
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Garbage and refuse properly disposed facilities
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Routine Inspection Feb 1, 2011 97
  • Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
Routine Inspection Aug 31, 2011 98
  • Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used...
Routine Inspection Jan 18, 2012 99
  • Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
  • No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Routine Inspection Jun 6, 2012 97
  • Demonstration of knowledge food mgr certification
  • Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Proper cooking time & temperatures
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Routine Inspection Oct 23, 2012 95
  • Improper signs posted; inspection report not available
  • Inadequate demonstration of knowledge; food manager certification [multiple violations]
  • Inadequate floors, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
  • Toxic substantances improperly identified, stored, used
Routine Inspection Apr 23, 2013 95
  • Improper signs posted
Routine Inspection Oct 2, 2013 99

Violation descriptions and comments

Sep 2, 2010

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)
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 food waste and rubbish shall be kept in leak proof and rodent proof containers. Containers shall be covered at all times. All waste must be removed and disposed of as frequently as necessary to prevent a nuisance. The exterior premises of each food facility shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish. (114244, 114245, 114245.1, 114245.2, 114245.3, 114245.4, 114245.5, 114245.6, 114245.7, 114245.8)

Feb 1, 2011

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 waste and rubbish shall be kept in leak proof and rodent proof containers. Containers shall be covered at all times. All waste must be removed and disposed of as frequently as necessary to prevent a nuisance. The exterior premises of each food facility shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish. (114244, 114245, 114245.1, 114245.2, 114245.3, 114245.4, 114245.5, 114245.6, 114245.7, 114245.8)
Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))

Aug 31, 2011

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)

Jan 18, 2012

All poisonous substances, detergents, bleaches, and cleaning compounds shall be stored separate from food, utensils, packing material and food-contact surfaces. (114254, 114254.1, 114254.2)

Jun 6, 2012

Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
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)
Each food facility shall be kept free of vermin: rodents (rats, mice), cockroaches, flies.( 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)

Oct 23, 2012

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 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.
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)
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)

Apr 23, 2013

All poisonous substances, detergents, bleaches, and cleaning compounds shall be stored separate from food, utensils, packing material and food-contact surfaces. (114254, 114254.1, 114254.2)
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)
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 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.

BULK BAGS OF SUGAR NOTED STORED BESIDES CHEMICALS.
DIRTY STOREROOM FLOOR NOTED BELOW SHELVING.
FOOD SPLASH NOTED ON SHELF UNDER SURFACE. DIRTY STOREROOM FLOOR NOTED BELOW SHELVING.
FOOD SPLASH NOTED ON SHELF UNDER SURFACE. DIRTY STOREROOM FLOOR NOTED BELOW SHELVING.
FOOD SPLASH NOTED ON SHELF UNDER SURFACE. DIRTY STOREROOM FLOOR NOTED BELOW SHELVING.
FOOD SPLASH NOTED ON SHELF UNDER SURFACE. DIRTY STOREROOM FLOOR NOTED BELOW SHELVING.
FOOD SPLASH NOTED ON SHELF UNDER SURFACE. DIRTY STOREROOM FLOOR NOTED BELOW SHELVING.
FOOD SPLASH NOTED ON SHELF UNDER SURFACE. DIRTY STOREROOM FLOOR NOTED BELOW SHELVING.
FOOD SPLASH NOTED ON SHELF UNDER SURFACE. DIRTY STOREROOM FLOOR NOTED BELOW SHELVING.
FOOD SPLASH NOTED ON SHELF UNDER SURFACE. DIRTY STOREROOM FLOOR NOTED BELOW SHELVING.
FOOD SPLASH NOTED ON SHELF UNDER SURFACE. DIRTY STOREROOM FLOOR NOTED BELOW SHELVING.
FOOD SPLASH NOTED ON SHELF UNDER SURFACE. DIRTY STOREROOM FLOOR NOTED BELOW SHELVING.
FOOD SPLASH NOTED ON SHELF UNDER SURFACE. DIRTY STOREROOM FLOOR NOTED BELOW SHELVING.
FOOD SPLASH NOTED ON SHELF UNDER SURFACE. DIRTY STOREROOM FLOOR NOTED BELOW SHELVING.
FOOD SPLASH NOTED ON SHELF UNDER SURFACE. DIRTY STOREROOM FLOOR NOTED BELOW SHELVING.
FOOD SPLASH NOTED ON SHELF UNDER SURFACE. DIRTY STOREROOM FLOOR NOTED BELOW SHELVING.
FOOD SPLASH NOTED ON SHELF UNDER SURFACE. DIRTY STOREROOM FLOOR NOTED BELOW SHELVING.
FOOD SPLASH NOTED ON SHELF UNDER SURFACE. DIRTY STOREROOM FLOOR NOTED BELOW SHELVING.
FOOD SPLASH NOTED ON SHELF UNDER SURFACE. DIRTY STOREROOM FLOOR NOTED BELOW SHELVING.
FOOD SPLASH NOTED ON SHELF UNDER SURFACE. DIRTY STOREROOM FLOOR NOTED BELOW SHELVING.
FOOD SPLASH NOTED ON SHELF UNDER SURFACE. DIRTY STOREROOM FLOOR NOTED BELOW SHELVING.
FOOD SPLASH NOTED ON SHELF UNDER SURFACE. DIRTY STOREROOM FLOOR NOTED BELOW SHELVING.
FOOD SPLASH NOTED ON SHELF UNDER SURFACE. DIRTY STOREROOM FLOOR NOTED BELOW SHELVING.
FOOD SPLASH NOTED ON SHELF UNDER SURFACE. DIRTY STOREROOM FLOOR NOTED BELOW SHELVING.
FOOD SPLASH NOTED ON SHELF UNDER SURFACE. DIRTY STOREROOM FLOOR NOTED BELOW SHELVING.
FOOD SPLASH NOTED ON SHELF UNDER SURFACE.
FOOD INSPECTION REPORT SIGN REQUIRED BY LAW IN PLAIN VIEW OF PATRONS.
FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE (8 HOUR) CLASS REQUIRED BY LAW.

Oct 2, 2013

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)).

POST FOOD INSPECTION REPORT SIGN.

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