CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN, 531 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
Address: 531 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Type: Restaurant 6-25 Employees
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: Aug 15, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

97

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Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

  • Plumbing-proper backflow devices
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Oct 19, 2010 97
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Follow-up Inspection Nov 3, 2010 99
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Garbage and refuse properly disposed facilities
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used...
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Feb 15, 2011 94
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used...
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Epidemiology Investigation Feb 15, 2011 95
No violation noted during this evaluation. Epidemiology Investigation Feb 18, 2011 100
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Plumbing-proper backflow devices
  • Premises personal/cleaning items vermin-proofing
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection May 4, 2011 95
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Hot and cold water available
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Oct 31, 2011 96
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
Routine Inspection Mar 26, 2012 98
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Hot and cold water available
  • Hot and cold water available
Routine Inspection Nov 8, 2012 93
No violation noted during this evaluation. Follow-up Inspection Nov 19, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Follow-up Inspection Nov 20, 2012 100
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Hot and cold water available
Routine Inspection Mar 19, 2013 98
No violation noted during this evaluation. Follow-up Inspection Mar 20, 2013 100
  • Equipment, utensils, linens: Improper storage and use
  • Food contact surfaces unclean and unsanitized
  • Food improperly labeled & not honestly presented
Routine Inspection Aug 15, 2013 97

Violation descriptions and comments

Oct 19, 2010

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

Nov 3, 2010

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

Feb 15, 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))
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)
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 waste and rubbish shall be kept in leak proof and rodent proof containers. Containers shall be covered at all times. All waste must be removed and disposed of as frequently as necessary to prevent a nuisance. The exterior premises of each food facility shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish. (114244, 114245, 114245.1, 114245.2, 114245.3, 114245.4, 114245.5, 114245.6, 114245.7, 114245.8)
Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))

Feb 15, 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))
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)
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))
Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))

May 4, 2011

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 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))
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)

Oct 31, 2011

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)
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))
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 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)

Mar 26, 2012

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)
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))

Nov 8, 2012

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 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)
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)

Mar 19, 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)
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)

CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP CUTS.
PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE. CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP CUTS.
PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE. CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP CUTS.
PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE. CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP CUTS.
PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE. CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP CUTS.
PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE. CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP CUTS.
PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE. CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP CUTS.
PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE. CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP CUTS.
PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE. CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP CUTS.
PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE. CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP CUTS.
PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE. CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP CUTS.
PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE. CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP CUTS.
PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE. CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP CUTS.
PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE. CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP CUTS.
PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE. CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP CUTS.
PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE. CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP CUTS.
PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE. CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP CUTS.
PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE. CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP CUTS.
PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE. CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP CUTS.
PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE. CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP CUTS.
PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE. CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP CUTS.
PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE. CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP CUTS.
PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE. CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP CUTS.
PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE. CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP CUTS.
PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE. CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP CUTS.
PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE. CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP CUTS.
PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE. CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP CUTS.
PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE.
WATER AT HANDSINKS, FOOD PREP SINK AND 3-COMP SINK MEASURED 87F.

Aug 15, 2013

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)
Any food is misbranded if its labeling is false or misleading, if it is offered for sale under the name of another food, or if it is an imitation of another food for which a definition and standard of identity has been established by regulation. (114087, 114089, 114089.1(a, b), 114090, 114093.1)
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)

FOOD BIN THAT CONTAIN FLOUR LIKE MATERIAL IS NOT LABELED.
ICE MACHINE HAS MOLD LIKE MATERIAL INSIDE THE TOP PART.
THE SALAD TOP REFRIGERATOR OPPOSITE THE OVEN REGISTER TEMPERATURE ABOVE 41F.

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