PANDA EXPRESS, 250 Cochrane Plaza 120, Morgan Hill, CA 95307 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: PANDA EXPRESS
Address: 250 Cochrane Plaza 120, Morgan Hill, CA 95307
Type: Food Prep / Food Svc Op 6-25 Employees Rc 2
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: Aug 22, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

100

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Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Inspection Date

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  • Approved thawing methods used, frozen food
  • Garbage and refuse properly disposed facilities
Routine Inspection Dec 10, 2012 98
No violation noted during this evaluation. Enforcement Action Aug 22, 2013 100
  • Equipment, utensils - Unapproved, unclean, not in good repair, inadequate capacity
  • Garbage and refuse improperly disposed
  • Hot and cold water not available
  • Impoundment
  • Improper signs posted; inspection report not available
  • Inadequate ventilation and lighting in designated area
  • Wiping cloths: improperly used and stored
Routine Inspection Aug 22, 2013 93

Violation descriptions and comments

Dec 10, 2012

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)
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)

GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS OVERFLOWING AND BAGS OF WASTE IS ON GROUND.
IMPROPER THAWING WAS NOTED.

Aug 22, 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)
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)
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)).
A copy of the most recent routine inspection report conducted to assess compliance with this part shall be maintained at the food facility and made available upon request. (113725.1)
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)
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)

DRAWER UNIT HELD RAW BEEF (47F) AND RAW SHRIMP (43F) ABOVE 41F.
DUMPSTER AND GREASE RECEPTACLE LIDS ARE OPEN.
LAST INSPECTION REPORT UNAVAILABLE AT FACILITY.
LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER DOES NOT WORK.
OBSERVED WATER AT HAND SINK IN FRONT KITCHEN MEASURING 77F.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON COUNTER ON TRAYS.
SB180 NOT POSTED.

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