CALAFIA CAFE, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: CALAFIA CAFE
Address: 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Type: Restaurant 6-25 Employees
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: Feb 25, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

100

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Inspection findings

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Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Compliance with variance, specialized proce...
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Thermometers provided and accurate
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Jul 27, 2010 94
  • Hot and cold water available
Follow-up Inspection Jul 28, 2010 99
No violation noted during this evaluation. Follow-up Inspection Jul 29, 2010 100
  • Compliance with variance, specialized proce...
  • Thermometers provided and accurate
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
Routine Inspection Feb 3, 2011 97
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Adequate ventilation and lighting designated area
  • Compliance with variance, specialized proce...
  • Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
  • Premises personal/cleaning items vermin-proofing
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Sep 20, 2011 88
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Follow-up Inspection Sep 23, 2011 94
No violation noted during this evaluation. Enforcement Action Sep 23, 2011 100
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Follow-up Inspection Sep 28, 2011 99
  • Compliance with variance, specialized proce...
  • Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food separated and protected
  • Hands clean & properly washed gloves used p...
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Feb 14, 2012 85
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Follow-up Inspection Feb 22, 2012 99
No violation noted during this evaluation. Enforcement Action May 18, 2012 100
  • Compliance with variance, specialized proce...
  • Hands clean & properly washed gloves used p...
Hazard Assessment May 18, 2012 94
No violation noted during this evaluation. Follow-up Inspection May 22, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Enforcement Action May 22, 2012 100
  • Consumer self service prevents contamination
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food separated and protected
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Jul 3, 2012 95
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Hot and cold water available
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Routine Inspection Feb 4, 2013 97
No violation noted during this evaluation. Follow-up Inspection Feb 15, 2013 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Follow-up Inspection Feb 25, 2013 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jul 27, 2010

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)
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))
HACCP Plan when required is available. 114419. Variance letter from CA Dept of Public Health approving a deviation from standard health code requirements shall be maintained at the food facility. 114057, 114057.1
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))

Jul 28, 2010

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)

Feb 3, 2011

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)
HACCP Plan when required is available. 114419. Variance letter from CA Dept of Public Health approving a deviation from standard health code requirements shall be maintained at the food facility. 114057, 114057.1
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)

Sep 20, 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))
Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
HACCP Plan when required is available. 114419. Variance letter from CA Dept of Public Health approving a deviation from standard health code requirements shall be maintained at the food facility. 114057, 114057.1
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)
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 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)

Sep 23, 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 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)

Sep 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))

Feb 14, 2012

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))
Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
HACCP Plan when required is available. 114419. Variance letter from CA Dept of Public Health approving a deviation from standard health code requirements shall be maintained at the food facility. 114057, 114057.1
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))
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 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)

Feb 22, 2012

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

May 18, 2012

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))
HACCP Plan when required is available. 114419. Variance letter from CA Dept of Public Health approving a deviation from standard health code requirements shall be maintained at the food facility. 114057, 114057.1

Jul 3, 2012

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))
Unpackaged food shall be displayed and dispensed in a manner that protects the food from contamination. (114063, 114065)
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))

Feb 4, 2013

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)
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)

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