SAN PEDRO SQUARE BISTRO & WINE BAR, 20 N Almaden Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: SAN PEDRO SQUARE BISTRO & WINE BAR
Address: 20 N Almaden Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110
Type: Restaurant 0-5 Employees
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: Jun 11, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

92

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Inspection findings

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Inspection Date

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  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
Routine Inspection Mar 11, 2010 99
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Adequate ventilation and lighting designated area
  • Approved thawing methods used, frozen food
  • Demonstration of knowledge food mgr certification
  • Thermometers provided and accurate
Routine Inspection Mar 15, 2011 95
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Floors, walls & ceilings: built, maintained, and
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Proper signs posted
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Dec 5, 2011 86
No violation noted during this evaluation. Follow-up Inspection Dec 13, 2011 100
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & accessible...
  • Approved thawing methods used, frozen food
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Personal cleanliness and hair restraints
  • Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Follow-up Inspection Jan 9, 2012 84
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & acc...
  • Adequate handwash facilities supplied & accessible...
  • Approved thawing methods used, frozen food
  • Compliance with shell stock tags, condition
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Food separated and protected
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Proper cooling methods
  • Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Proper signs posted
  • Time as a PH control procedures & records
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Routine Inspection Nov 21, 2012 84
  • Food contact surfaces unclean and unsanitized
  • Food not separated and unprotected
  • Food storage containers are not identified
  • Improper hot and cold holding temperatures
  • Inadequate floors, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
  • Inadequate handwash facilities: supplied or accessible
  • Premises not clean, not in good repair; No personal/chemical storage; inadequate vermin-proofing
  • Toxic substantances improperly identified, stored, used
Routine Inspection Jun 11, 2013 92

Violation descriptions and comments

Mar 11, 2010

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)

Mar 15, 2011

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 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 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)
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)
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)

Dec 5, 2011

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))
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)
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 shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c))
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 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)
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 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)).

Suitable Alternative for hand washing: Use food prep sink until hand wash sink is repaired as long as food prep is done in advance to keep sink easily accessible

Jan 9, 2012

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

Nov 21, 2012

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)
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
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)
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)).
All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c))
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))
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))

Jun 11, 2013

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))
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))
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)
All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c))
All poisonous substances, detergents, bleaches, and cleaning compounds shall be stored separate from food, utensils, packing material and food-contact surfaces. (114254, 114254.1, 114254.2)
The premises of each food facility shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish all clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces the facility shall be kept vermin proof. (114067 (j), 114123, 114143 (a) & (b), 114256, 114256.1, 114256.2, 114256.4, 114257, 114257.1, 114259, 114259.2, 114259.3, 114279, 114281, 114282)
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)

CARDBOARD OBSERVED UNDER REACH IN UNITS.
CHLORINE SANITIZER MEASURED 0PPM FOR FRONT DISH MACHINE.
FRONT HAND WASHING SINK USED TO STORE UNCLEAN DISHES.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRY DISH WARE WITH CLOTH TOWEL.
SPRAY BOTTLE WITH BLUE LIQUID LACKING LABEL.
TOMATOES IN SALAD PREP UNIT AND GARLIC IN OIL IN OLD UNIT ACROSS FROM COOK LINE MEASURED 49F.
UNCOVERED FOOD STORED IN FOOD PREP UNIT ACROSS FROM COOK LINE.
LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. UNCOVERED FOOD STORED IN FOOD PREP UNIT ACROSS FROM COOK LINE.
LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. UNCOVERED FOOD STORED IN FOOD PREP UNIT ACROSS FROM COOK LINE.
LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. UNCOVERED FOOD STORED IN FOOD PREP UNIT ACROSS FROM COOK LINE.
LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. UNCOVERED FOOD STORED IN FOOD PREP UNIT ACROSS FROM COOK LINE.
LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. UNCOVERED FOOD STORED IN FOOD PREP UNIT ACROSS FROM COOK LINE.
LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. UNCOVERED FOOD STORED IN FOOD PREP UNIT ACROSS FROM COOK LINE.
LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. UNCOVERED FOOD STORED IN FOOD PREP UNIT ACROSS FROM COOK LINE.
LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. UNCOVERED FOOD STORED IN FOOD PREP UNIT ACROSS FROM COOK LINE.
LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. UNCOVERED FOOD STORED IN FOOD PREP UNIT ACROSS FROM COOK LINE.
LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. UNCOVERED FOOD STORED IN FOOD PREP UNIT ACROSS FROM COOK LINE.
LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. UNCOVERED FOOD STORED IN FOOD PREP UNIT ACROSS FROM COOK LINE.
LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. UNCOVERED FOOD STORED IN FOOD PREP UNIT ACROSS FROM COOK LINE.
LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. UNCOVERED FOOD STORED IN FOOD PREP UNIT ACROSS FROM COOK LINE.
LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. UNCOVERED FOOD STORED IN FOOD PREP UNIT ACROSS FROM COOK LINE.
LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. UNCOVERED FOOD STORED IN FOOD PREP UNIT ACROSS FROM COOK LINE.
LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. UNCOVERED FOOD STORED IN FOOD PREP UNIT ACROSS FROM COOK LINE.
LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. UNCOVERED FOOD STORED IN FOOD PREP UNIT ACROSS FROM COOK LINE.
LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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