SWEET TOMATOES, 113 Bernal Road, San Jose, CA 95119 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant: SWEET TOMATOES
Address: 113 Bernal Road, San Jose, CA 95119
Type: Restaurant 26+ Employees
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Aug 22, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

98

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Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

  • Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied,...
Routine Inspection Oct 4, 2011 99
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food separated and protected
Routine Inspection Feb 17, 2012 97
No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint Inspection Jul 11, 2012 100
  • Adequate ventilation and lighting designated area
  • Food separated and protected
  • Plumbing-proper backflow devices
Routine Inspection Dec 4, 2012 97
  • Equipment, utensils - Unapproved, unclean, not in good repair, inadequate capacity
  • Toilet Area: improperly constructed/supplied/cleaned
Routine Inspection Aug 22, 2013 98

Violation descriptions and comments

Oct 4, 2011

Toilet facilities shall be maintained clean, sanitary and in good repair. Toilet rooms shall be separated by a well-fitting self-closing door. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet. The number of toilet facilities shall be in accordance with local building and plumbing ordinances. Toilet facilities shall be provided for patrons: in establishments with more than 20,000 sq ft. establishments offering on-site liquor consumption. (114250, 114250.1, 114276)

Feb 17, 2012

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))
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)

Dec 4, 2012

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 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)
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)

Aug 22, 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)
Toilet facilities shall be maintained clean, sanitary and in good repair. Toilet rooms shall be separated by a well-fitting self-closing door. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet. The number of toilet facilities shall be in accordance with local building and plumbing ordinances. Toilet facilities shall be provided for patrons: in establishments with more than 20,000 sq ft. establishments offering on-site liquor consumption. (114250, 114250.1, 114276)

EMPLOYEE MEN'S RESTROOM WAS FOUND WITH THE TOILET PAPER DISPENSER BROKEN.
HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER WAS FOUND NOT SANITIZING UTENSILS.
REACH IN FREEZER WAS FOUND HOLDING FOOD AT 58-41F.
LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER WAS FOUND SANITIZING UTENSILS.
ICE CHUTE AT SELF SERVICE SODA WAS OBSERVED WITH MOLD. HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER WAS FOUND NOT SANITIZING UTENSILS.
REACH IN FREEZER WAS FOUND HOLDING FOOD AT 58-41F.
LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER WAS FOUND SANITIZING UTENSILS.
ICE CHUTE AT SELF SERVICE SODA WAS OBSERVED WITH MOLD. HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER WAS FOUND NOT SANITIZING UTENSILS.
REACH IN FREEZER WAS FOUND HOLDING FOOD AT 58-41F.
LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER WAS FOUND SANITIZING UTENSILS.
ICE CHUTE AT SELF SERVICE SODA WAS OBSERVED WITH MOLD. HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER WAS FOUND NOT SANITIZING UTENSILS.
REACH IN FREEZER WAS FOUND HOLDING FOOD AT 58-41F.
LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER WAS FOUND SANITIZING UTENSILS.
ICE CHUTE AT SELF SERVICE SODA WAS OBSERVED WITH MOLD. HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER WAS FOUND NOT SANITIZING UTENSILS.
REACH IN FREEZER WAS FOUND HOLDING FOOD AT 58-41F.
LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER WAS FOUND SANITIZING UTENSILS.
ICE CHUTE AT SELF SERVICE SODA WAS OBSERVED WITH MOLD. HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER WAS FOUND NOT SANITIZING UTENSILS.
REACH IN FREEZER WAS FOUND HOLDING FOOD AT 58-41F.
LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER WAS FOUND SANITIZING UTENSILS.
ICE CHUTE AT SELF SERVICE SODA WAS OBSERVED WITH MOLD.

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