COWPER INN, 705 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: COWPER INN
Address: 705 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Type: Restaurant 0-5 Employees
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: Apr 10, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

98

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Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Routine Inspection May 14, 2010 98
No violation noted during this evaluation. Ongoing Inspection Apr 15, 2011 100
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Proper signs posted
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
Routine Inspection Apr 15, 2011 95
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
Routine Inspection Oct 31, 2011 99
  • Adequate ventilation and lighting designated area
Routine Inspection Feb 21, 2012 99
No violation noted during this evaluation. In-service Training-trainer Feb 21, 2012 100
  • Hot and cold water not available
  • Inadequate handwash facilities supplied or accessible
Routine Inspection Apr 10, 2013 98

Violation descriptions and comments

May 14, 2010

Each food facility shall be kept free of vermin: rodents (rats, mice), cockroaches, flies.( 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)
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)

Apr 15, 2011

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))
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)).
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))
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)

Oct 31, 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))

Feb 21, 2012

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)

Apr 10, 2013

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))

HOT RUNNING WATER FROM THE TWO COMPARTMENTS SINK USED AS THE PREP SINK IS LUKEWARM.
PAPER TOWELS ROLL IS NOT ENCLOSED IN A DISPENSER.

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