SUPER TAQUERIA, 2438 Almaden Ex, San Jose, CA 95125 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: SUPER TAQUERIA
Address: 2438 Almaden Ex, San Jose, CA 95125
Type: Restaurant 6-25 Employees
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: Sep 16, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

94

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Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

  • Adequate ventilation and lighting designated area
  • Food separated and protected
Routine Inspection May 24, 2010 98
No violation noted during this evaluation. Epidemiology Investigation May 24, 2010 100
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Thermometers provided and accurate
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Apr 8, 2011 93
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food separated and protected
  • Premises personal/cleaning items vermin-proofing
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used...
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Critical Hazard Factors Dec 28, 2011 91
No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint Inspection Dec 28, 2011 100
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
Routine Inspection Dec 28, 2011 98
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food separated and protected
  • Premises personal/cleaning items vermin-proofing
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
Complaint-follow-up Jan 17, 2012 95
No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint-follow-up Feb 6, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint Inspection Mar 20, 2012 100
  • Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
  • Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used...
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
Routine Inspection Jul 19, 2012 97
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Adequate ventilation and lighting designated area
  • Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
  • Premises personal/cleaning items vermin-proofing
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Oct 18, 2012 95
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & accessible... [multiple violations]
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Proper cooling methods
  • Proper cooling methods
  • Thermometers missing or inaccurate
  • Time as a PH control procedures & records
Routine Inspection Feb 12, 2013 83
  • Equipment, utensils - Unapproved, unclean, not in good repair, inadequate capacity
  • Inadequate ventilation and lighting in designated area
  • Inspection report not available
  • Observed rodents, insects, birds, or animals
  • Toxic substantances improperly identified, stored, used
  • Wiping cloths: improperly used and stored
Routine Inspection Sep 16, 2013 94
No violation noted during this evaluation. Enforcement Action Sep 16, 2013 100

Violation descriptions and comments

May 24, 2010

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))
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)

Apr 8, 2011

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

Dec 28, 2011

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)
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)
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)
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))

Dec 28, 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 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)

Jan 17, 2012

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 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)

Jul 19, 2012

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)
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)
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)

Oct 18, 2012

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)
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))
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)

Feb 12, 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))
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))
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 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 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 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
When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, records and documentation must be maintained (114000)
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)

NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE INSIDE FRONT COUNTER OR KITCHEN PREP RESTAURANT MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS.
OBSERVED 4+ EAMPLES OF ASSORTED CHICKEN, BEEF, SAUCE, SALSA CONTAINERS FILLED TO DEPTHS OR STACKED ON TRAYS OR INSIDE BINS. FOOD ITEMS FOUND WERE COVERED IN PLASTIC WRAP. INTERNAL TEMPERATURES MEASURED IN THE 70-80F.

Sep 16, 2013

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))
A copy of the most recent routine inspection report conducted to assess compliance with this part shall be maintained at the food facility and made available upon request. (113725.1)
Each food facility shall be kept free of vermin: rodents (rats, mice), cockroaches, flies.( 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)
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)

FOUND A BLEACH BOTTLE AND A WINDOW CLEANER SPRAY BOTTLE STORED ON A SHELF NEXT TO HORCHATA DRINK BOTTLES.
FOUND A COUPLE OF FLIES IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
FOUND A COUPLE OF USED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP OF THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.
FOUND A NON WORKING HOOD LIGHT.
FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK.
FOUND 2 CUPS (STYROFOAM) AND STAINLESS STEEL UTENSIL, CUP BEING USING AS SCOOPS. FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK.
FOUND 2 CUPS (STYROFOAM) AND STAINLESS STEEL UTENSIL, CUP BEING USING AS SCOOPS. FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK.
FOUND 2 CUPS (STYROFOAM) AND STAINLESS STEEL UTENSIL, CUP BEING USING AS SCOOPS. FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK.
FOUND 2 CUPS (STYROFOAM) AND STAINLESS STEEL UTENSIL, CUP BEING USING AS SCOOPS. FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK.
FOUND 2 CUPS (STYROFOAM) AND STAINLESS STEEL UTENSIL, CUP BEING USING AS SCOOPS. FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK.
FOUND 2 CUPS (STYROFOAM) AND STAINLESS STEEL UTENSIL, CUP BEING USING AS SCOOPS. FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK.
FOUND 2 CUPS (STYROFOAM) AND STAINLESS STEEL UTENSIL, CUP BEING USING AS SCOOPS. FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK.
FOUND 2 CUPS (STYROFOAM) AND STAINLESS STEEL UTENSIL, CUP BEING USING AS SCOOPS. FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK.
FOUND 2 CUPS (STYROFOAM) AND STAINLESS STEEL UTENSIL, CUP BEING USING AS SCOOPS.
FOUND NO LAST INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE.

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