TAPIOCA EXPRESS, 81 Curtner Avenue 40, San Jose, CA 95125 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: TAPIOCA EXPRESS
Address: 81 Curtner Avenue 40, San Jose, CA 95125
Type: Restaurant 0-5 Employees
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Aug 27, 2013
Score
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95

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  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Demonstration of knowledge food mgr certification
  • Personal cleanliness and hair restraints
  • Premises personal/cleaning items vermin-proofing
  • Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied,...
  • Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used...
Routine Inspection Jan 3, 2012 94
  • Demonstration of knowledge food mgr certification [multiple violations]
  • Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use [multiple violations]
  • Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used...
Routine Inspection Sep 27, 2012 95
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & accessible...
  • Adequate ventilation and lighting designated area
  • Demonstration of knowledge food mgr certification
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Premises personal/cleaning items vermin-proofing
Routine Inspection Mar 14, 2013 94
  • Food contact surfaces unclean and unsanitized
  • Hands not clean/improperly washed/gloves not used properly
  • Hot and cold water not available
  • Inadequate ventilation and lighting in designated area
  • Toxic substantances improperly identified, stored, used
Routine Inspection Aug 27, 2013 95

Violation descriptions and comments

Jan 3, 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)
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 employees preparing, serving or handling food or utensils shall wear clean, washable outer garments or uniforms and shall wear a hairnet, cap, or other suitable covering to confine hair. (113969, 113971)
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)
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)

Sep 27, 2012

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 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.
No employees shall eat, drink, or smoke in any work area. (113977)
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)
No employees shall eat, drink, or smoke in any work area. (113977)

Mar 14, 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))
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 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))
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)

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD CLEAN TO PREVENT FIRE.
FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE IS UNAVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
FOUND EMPTY PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT HAND SINK IN MEN RESTROOM.
KEEP EMPLOYEE'S BELONGINGS IN LOCKERS AND OFF FROM DRY STORAGE FOOD SHELF.
LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS CONTAINERS.

Aug 27, 2013

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)
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 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)
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)
Employees are required to wash their hands: before beginning work before handling food / equipment / utensils as often as necessary, during food preparation, to remove soil and contamination when switching from working with raw to ready to eat foods, after touching body parts after using toilet room or any time when contamination may occur. (113952, 113953.3, 113953.4, 113961, 113968, 113973 (b-f))

FOUND A SPRAY BOTTLE WITHOUT LABEL OPERATOR STATED IT IS WATER SPRAY BOTTLE.
OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD.
OBSERVED STAIN/MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE YELLOWISH ON PLASTIC WHITE PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
TEST WATER AT THE WARE WASH SIN IS AT 117F MAXIMUM, WHEN MEASURED FROM VALVE.

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