VILLAGE FALAFEL, 20010 Stevens Creek Bl, Cupertino, CA 95014 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: VILLAGE FALAFEL
Address: 20010 Stevens Creek Bl, Cupertino, CA 95014
Type: Restaurant 0-5 Employees
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Aug 21, 2013
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92

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  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Adequate ventilation and lighting designated area
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Floors, walls & ceilings: built, maintained, and
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Hot and cold water available
  • Premises personal/cleaning items vermin-proofing
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Jan 26, 2010 84
No violation noted during this evaluation. Follow-up Inspection Feb 25, 2010 100
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Adequate ventilation and lighting designated area
  • Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
  • Floors, walls & ceilings: built, maintained, and
  • Food separated and protected
  • No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
  • Premises personal/cleaning items vermin-proofing
  • Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used...
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
Routine Inspection Aug 2, 2011 89
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Adequate ventilation and lighting designated area
  • Floors, walls & ceilings: built, maintained, and
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used...
Routine Inspection Dec 21, 2012 95
  • Equipment, utensils - Unapproved, unclean, not in good repair, inadequate capacity
  • Equipment, utensils, linens: Improper storage and use
  • Improper signs posted; inspection report not available
  • Inadequate demonstration of knowledge; food manager certification
  • Inadequate handwash facilities: supplied or accessible
  • Inadequate ventilation and lighting in designated area
  • Toxic substantances improperly identified, stored, used
  • Warewashing facilities: not installed, maintained, or used
Routine Inspection Aug 21, 2013 92
No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint Inspection Aug 21, 2013 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jan 26, 2010

Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
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 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)
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 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)
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 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 liquid waste must drain to an approved fully functioning sewage disposal system. (114197)
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))
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)

Aug 2, 2011

Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
No employees shall eat, drink, or smoke in any work area. (113977)
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)
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 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 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 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)
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)

Dec 21, 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))
Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
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)
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 21, 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)
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 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 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)
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 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)).

BAFFLE MISSING AT HOOD.
BOOTLE OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE FOUND STORED IN KITCHEN.
FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT BOTTOM OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
BOWL USED TO SCOOP RICE. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT BOTTOM OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
BOWL USED TO SCOOP RICE. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT BOTTOM OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
BOWL USED TO SCOOP RICE. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT BOTTOM OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
BOWL USED TO SCOOP RICE. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT BOTTOM OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
BOWL USED TO SCOOP RICE. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT BOTTOM OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
BOWL USED TO SCOOP RICE. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT BOTTOM OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
BOWL USED TO SCOOP RICE. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT BOTTOM OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
BOWL USED TO SCOOP RICE. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT BOTTOM OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
BOWL USED TO SCOOP RICE. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT BOTTOM OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
BOWL USED TO SCOOP RICE. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT BOTTOM OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
BOWL USED TO SCOOP RICE. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT BOTTOM OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
BOWL USED TO SCOOP RICE. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT BOTTOM OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
BOWL USED TO SCOOP RICE. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT BOTTOM OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
BOWL USED TO SCOOP RICE. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT BOTTOM OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
BOWL USED TO SCOOP RICE. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT BOTTOM OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
BOWL USED TO SCOOP RICE. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT BOTTOM OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
BOWL USED TO SCOOP RICE. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT BOTTOM OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
BOWL USED TO SCOOP RICE. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT BOTTOM OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
BOWL USED TO SCOOP RICE. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT BOTTOM OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
BOWL USED TO SCOOP RICE. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT BOTTOM OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
BOWL USED TO SCOOP RICE. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT BOTTOM OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
BOWL USED TO SCOOP RICE. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT BOTTOM OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
BOWL USED TO SCOOP RICE. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT BOTTOM OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
BOWL USED TO SCOOP RICE.
LIQUID SOAP DISPENSER AT FRONT HAND WASH SINK IS BROKEN.
NO FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION ON FOOD HANDLER CARDS.
NO TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE.
RETAIN A COPY OF YOUR LAST INSPECTION REPORT.

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