PALMER CAFE, 90 E Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: PALMER CAFE
Address: 90 E Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134
Type: Restaurant 0-5 Employees
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Apr 16, 2013
Score
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97

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Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

  • Floors, walls & ceilings: built, maintained, and
Routine Inspection Oct 8, 2010 99
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Proper cooling methods
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Routine Inspection Sep 7, 2011 89
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Routine Inspection May 2, 2012 97
  • Equipment, utensils - Unapproved, unclean, not in good repair, inadequate capacity
  • Inadequate ventilation and lighting in designated area
  • Plumbing unapproved, not installed, not in good repair; improper backflow devices
Routine Inspection Apr 16, 2013 97

Violation descriptions and comments

Oct 8, 2010

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)

Sep 7, 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)
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

May 2, 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 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)
Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))

Apr 16, 2013

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)
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)

3 CENTER HOT PLATES (CSP-2C) WERE FOUND ON A TABLE AND ACCORDING TO HERB USED TO REHEAT SOUPS AND NO EXHAUST HOOD IS IN FACILITY.
DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT COUNTER WAS FOUND HOLDING FOOD AT 50F AND AMBIENT OF 49F.
DRAINAGE FROM ICE MACHINE IS INSIDE THE FLOOR SINK.

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