MORTON'S OF CHICAGO, 177 Park Avenue 100, San Jose, CA 95113 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: MORTON'S OF CHICAGO
Address: 177 Park Avenue 100, San Jose, CA 95113
Type: Restaurant 26+ Employees
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: May 21, 2013
Score
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Food in good condition, safe and unadultera...
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Routine Inspection Oct 21, 2010 97
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
  • Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
Routine Inspection Dec 20, 2011 96
  • Approved thawing methods used, frozen food
  • Compliance with shell stock tags, condition
  • Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
  • Floors, walls & ceilings: built, maintained, and
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Proper cooking time & temperatures
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
Routine Inspection Feb 26, 2013 93
No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint Inspection May 21, 2013 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Oct 21, 2010

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

Dec 20, 2011

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))
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 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 26, 2013

Shell stock shall have complete certification tags and shall be properly stored and displayed. (114039 - 114039.5)
Food shall be thawed under refrigeration completely submerged under cold running water of sufficient velocity to flush loose particles in microwave oven during the cooking process. (114018, 114020, 114020.1)
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)
Comminuted meat, raw eggs, or any food containing comminuted meat or raw eggs, shall be heated to 155°F for 15 sec. Single pieces of meat, and eggs for immediate service, shall be heated to 145°F for 15 sec. Poultry, comminuted poultry, stuffed fish / meat / poultry shall be heated to 165°F. Other temperature requirements may apply. (114004, 114008, 114010)
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 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)
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)

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL AND CEILING AROUND FOOD PREP TABLES AND HANDSINK.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE OYSTER SHELL STOCK TAGS IN A SINGLE CONTAINER OF OYSTERS.
OBSERVED RUBBER FLOOR MATS STORED IN THE 3-COMP DISH SINK.
OBSERVED TWO PIECES OF STEAK THAWING IN STANDING WATER AT THE DISH SINK.
PROVIDE SANITIZER TEST STRIPS FOR BAR AREA.
QUAT SANITIZER IN THE 3-COMP SINK AT 100PPM.

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