RED LOBSTER RESTAURANT #382, 5343 Almaden Ex, San Jose, CA 95118 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: RED LOBSTER RESTAURANT #382
Address: 5343 Almaden Ex, San Jose, CA 95118
Type: Restaurant 26+ Employees
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: Jul 23, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

100

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Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

No violation noted during this evaluation. Epidemiology Investigation Feb 2, 2010 100
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Hazard Assessment Mar 30, 2010 99
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Routine Inspection Mar 31, 2010 99
No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint-follow-up Mar 31, 2010 100
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Jul 28, 2010 99
No violation noted during this evaluation. Epidemiology Investigation Aug 10, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Epidemiology Investigation Aug 11, 2010 100
  • Hands clean & properly washed gloves used p...
  • Hands clean & properly washed gloves used properly...
  • Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use [multiple violations]
Routine Inspection Nov 23, 2010 96
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
Routine Inspection Feb 24, 2011 99
No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint Inspection Jun 9, 2011 100
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Floors, walls & ceilings: built, maintained, and
Routine Inspection Mar 6, 2012 98
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Thermometers provided and accurate
Routine Inspection Aug 8, 2012 98
  • Personal cleanliness and hair restraints
Routine Inspection Oct 29, 2012 99
  • Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Routine Inspection Dec 26, 2012 98
  • Equipment, utensils, linens: Improper storage and use
  • Plumbing unapproved, not installed, not in good repair; improper backflow devices
  • Thermometers missing or inaccurate
Routine Inspection Apr 18, 2013 97
No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint-follow-up Jul 23, 2013 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Mar 30, 2010

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

Ice bath butter: upper level measure 60F.

Mar 31, 2010

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

Jul 28, 2010

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))

Nov 23, 2010

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))
No employees shall eat, drink, or smoke in any work area. (113977)
No employees shall eat, drink, or smoke in any work area. (113977)
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))

Feb 24, 2011

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)

Mar 6, 2012

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)
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)

Aug 8, 2012

Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available to the food handler. A thermometer +/- 2 °F shall be provided for each hot and cold holding unit of potentially hazardous foods and high temperature warewashing machines. (114157, 114159)

Oct 29, 2012

All employees preparing, serving or handling food or utensils shall wear clean, washable outer garments or uniforms and shall wear a hairnet, cap, or other suitable covering to confine hair. (113969, 113971)

Dec 26, 2012

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

DIPPER WELL FOUND OFF.
SOUR CREAM INTERNAL TEMPERATURE MEASURED ~ 65F AT THE ICE BED ON PREP LINE.

Apr 18, 2013

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)
An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available to the food handler. A thermometer +/- 2 °F shall be provided for each hot and cold holding unit of potentially hazardous foods and high temperature warewashing machines. (114157, 114159)
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)

NO THERMOMETER FOUND INSIDE THE 2-DOOR SALAD REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER LOOSE.
OBSERVED PARTICLE BUILD UP ON KNIFE STORAGE RACK.

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