LEE'S SANDWICHES, 20363 Stevens Creek Bl, Cupertino, CA 95014 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: LEE'S SANDWICHES
Address: 20363 Stevens Creek Bl, Cupertino, CA 95014
Type: Restaurant 6-25 Employees
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: Apr 9, 2013
Score
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89

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Inspection findings

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No violation noted during this evaluation. Enforcement Action May 11, 2010 100
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Adequate ventilation and lighting designated area
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Time as a PH control procedures & records
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection May 11, 2010 85
No violation noted during this evaluation. Enforcement Action Mar 2, 2011 100
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
Routine Inspection Mar 2, 2011 94
No violation noted during this evaluation. Follow-up Inspection Mar 3, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Enforcement Action Mar 3, 2011 100
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Adequate ventilation and lighting designated area
  • Demonstration of knowledge food mgr certification
  • Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Food in good condition, safe and unadultera...
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Nonfood contact surfaces clean
  • Plumbing-proper backflow devices
Routine Inspection Feb 15, 2012 87
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Adequate ventilation and lighting designated area
  • Demonstration of knowledge food mgr certification
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food properly labeled & honestly presented
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Proper cooling methods
  • Time as a PH control procedures & records
  • Time as a PH control procedures & records
Routine Inspection Sep 14, 2012 90
No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint Inspection Sep 14, 2012 100
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied/accessible [multiple violations]
  • Demonstration of knowledge; food mgr certification...
  • Equipment, utensils - approved installed and clean...
  • Floors, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Hands clean/properly washed/gloves used properly
  • No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
  • Proper signs posted; inspection report available
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Apr 9, 2013 89

Violation descriptions and comments

May 11, 2010

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 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))
When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, records and documentation must be maintained (114000)
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))

Mar 2, 2011

All liquid waste must drain to an approved fully functioning sewage disposal system. (114197)
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))

Feb 15, 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.
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))
All nonfood contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean. (114115 (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)
Any food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health. (113967, 113976, 113980, 113988, 113990, 114035, 114254(c), 114254.3,)
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)
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)

Sep 14, 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 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)
When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, records and documentation must be maintained (114000)
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.
When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, records and documentation must be maintained (114000)
All potentially hazardous food shall be RAPIDLY cooled from 135°F to 70°F, within 2 hours, and then from 70°F to 41 °F, within 4 hours. Cooling shall be by one or more of the following methods: in shallow containers; separating food into smaller portions; adding ice as an ingredient; using an ice bath, stirring frequently; using rapid cooling equipment; or, using containers that facilitate heat transfer. 114002, 114002.1
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))
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 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)
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 9, 2013

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

EMPLOYEE WAS OBSERVED WASHING UTENSILS IN THE PREPARATION SINK WITHOUT SANITIZER, AND DOING FOOD PREPARATION ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT WASHSINK.
OBSERVED A LOT OF DRAIN FLIES IN THE FACILITY INCLUDING THE RESTROOM.
OBSERVED A LOT OF FOOD PRODUCTS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE COUNTER AREA, FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
OBSERVED A LOT OF GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS, ICE MACHINE, AND THE FRIDGE.
OBSERVED A LOT OF WET/SOILED TOWELS ON THE COUNTERS.
OBSERVED SLIME AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THE SODA NOZZLE CONTACT AREA, HANDLES OF FRIDGE, AND KNIFE STORAGE RACK.
THERE WAS NO FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE ON FILE.
THERE WAS NO PAPER TOWEL SUPPLY IN THE HANDSINK LOCATED BACK IN THE KITCHEN.

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