SORA, 2077 Airport Bl, San Jose, CA 95112 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: SORA
Address: 2077 Airport Bl, San Jose, CA 95112
Type: Restaurant 6-25 Employees
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: Sep 27, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

97

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Inspection findings

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  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Adequate ventilation and lighting designated area
  • Demonstration of knowledge food mgr certification
  • Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Plumbing-proper backflow devices
Routine Inspection Aug 10, 2010 92
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Adequate ventilation and lighting designated area
  • Demonstration of knowledge food mgr certification
  • Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Floors, walls & ceilings: built, maintained, and
  • Food properly labeled & honestly presented
  • Food storage containers identified
  • No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
  • Proper signs posted
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
Routine Inspection Mar 15, 2011 89
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked
  • Demonstration of knowledge food mgr certification
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Food properly labeled & honestly presented
  • Proper signs posted
Routine Inspection Feb 23, 2012 94
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & accessible...
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used...
Routine Inspection Nov 29, 2012 96
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied/accessible
  • Food properly labeled & honestly presented
Routine Inspection Apr 2, 2013 98
  • Equipment, utensils - Unapproved, unclean, not in good repair, inadequate capacity
  • Food improperly labeled & not honestly presented
  • Food not in good condition/unsafe/adulterated
  • Inadequate handwash facilities: supplied or accessible
  • Wiping cloths: improperly used and stored
Routine Inspection Aug 8, 2013 95
  • Food improperly labeled & not honestly presented
  • Inadequate handwash facilities: supplied or accessible
  • Toxic substantances improperly identified, stored, used
Routine Inspection Sep 27, 2013 97

Violation descriptions and comments

Aug 10, 2010

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 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 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)
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)
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)
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)

Mar 15, 2011

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))
Each food facility shall be kept free of vermin: rodents (rats, mice), cockroaches, flies.( 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)
Any food is misbranded if its labeling is false or misleading, if it is offered for sale under the name of another food, or if it is an imitation of another food for which a definition and standard of identity has been established by regulation. (114087, 114089, 114089.1(a, b), 114090, 114093.1)
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 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 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)
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)
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)
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)).

Feb 23, 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))
Any food is misbranded if its labeling is false or misleading, if it is offered for sale under the name of another food, or if it is an imitation of another food for which a definition and standard of identity has been established by regulation. (114087, 114089, 114089.1(a, b), 114090, 114093.1)
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 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.
Notification to consumer of ready-to-eat foods containing undercooked food, raw egg, or unpackaged confectionery containing more than 1/2% alcohol. 114012, 114093
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)).

Nov 29, 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))
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)
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)

Apr 2, 2013

Any food is misbranded if its labeling is false or misleading, if it is offered for sale under the name of another food, or if it is an imitation of another food for which a definition and standard of identity has been established by regulation. (114087, 114089, 114089.1(a, b), 114090, 114093.1)
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))

FOUND PRE-PACKAGED SUSHI FOR SALE AT CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE DISPLAY ARE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING.
TOWEL DISPENSER AT KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK IS NON-FUNCTIONAL.

Aug 8, 2013

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,)
Any food is misbranded if its labeling is false or misleading, if it is offered for sale under the name of another food, or if it is an imitation of another food for which a definition and standard of identity has been established by regulation. (114087, 114089, 114089.1(a, b), 114090, 114093.1)
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))
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))

OBSERVED CUP USED AS SCOOP IN SUGAR-BOX.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINK IN THE ICE BOX.
OBSERVED MISSING LABEL ON THE PREPACKAGED FOOD FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE.
OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED MISSING NAPKINS IN THE DISPENSER.
OBSERVED HAND WASH IN THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONAL.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE.

Sep 27, 2013

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 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)
Any food is misbranded if its labeling is false or misleading, if it is offered for sale under the name of another food, or if it is an imitation of another food for which a definition and standard of identity has been established by regulation. (114087, 114089, 114089.1(a, b), 114090, 114093.1)

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