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Restaurant: SARA'S KITCHEN
Address: 1595 Franklin Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Type: Restaurant 0-5 Employees
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Apr 17, 2013

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93

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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)

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 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 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)

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)
Each food facility shall be kept free of vermin: rodents (rats, mice), cockroaches, flies.( 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)
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))
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)
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)
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)
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 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 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)
Each food facility shall be kept free of vermin: rodents (rats, mice), cockroaches, flies.( 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)
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)
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)
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)
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.

A SPRAY CAN OF UNAPPROVED RAID FOUND IN THE PREP ROOM.
CHLORINE TEST STRIPS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
CHLORINE WAS NOT BEING DISPENSED AT THE DISH WASH MACHINE, 0PPM MEASURED.
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BEEF STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOOD IN THE PREP ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON KITCHEN, WHICH IS MEANT FOR FOOD PREPARATION (SEPARATE UTENSIL SINKS IN DISH ROOM). OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BEEF STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOOD IN THE PREP ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON KITCHEN, WHICH IS MEANT FOR FOOD PREPARATION (SEPARATE UTENSIL SINKS IN DISH ROOM). OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BEEF STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOOD IN THE PREP ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON KITCHEN, WHICH IS MEANT FOR FOOD PREPARATION (SEPARATE UTENSIL SINKS IN DISH ROOM). OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BEEF STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOOD IN THE PREP ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON KITCHEN, WHICH IS MEANT FOR FOOD PREPARATION (SEPARATE UTENSIL SINKS IN DISH ROOM). OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BEEF STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOOD IN THE PREP ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON KITCHEN, WHICH IS MEANT FOR FOOD PREPARATION (SEPARATE UTENSIL SINKS IN DISH ROOM). OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BEEF STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOOD IN THE PREP ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON KITCHEN, WHICH IS MEANT FOR FOOD PREPARATION (SEPARATE UTENSIL SINKS IN DISH ROOM). OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BEEF STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOOD IN THE PREP ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON KITCHEN, WHICH IS MEANT FOR FOOD PREPARATION (SEPARATE UTENSIL SINKS IN DISH ROOM). OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BEEF STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOOD IN THE PREP ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON KITCHEN, WHICH IS MEANT FOR FOOD PREPARATION (SEPARATE UTENSIL SINKS IN DISH ROOM). OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BEEF STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOOD IN THE PREP ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON KITCHEN, WHICH IS MEANT FOR FOOD PREPARATION (SEPARATE UTENSIL SINKS IN DISH ROOM). OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BEEF STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOOD IN THE PREP ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON KITCHEN, WHICH IS MEANT FOR FOOD PREPARATION (SEPARATE UTENSIL SINKS IN DISH ROOM). OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BEEF STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOOD IN THE PREP ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON KITCHEN, WHICH IS MEANT FOR FOOD PREPARATION (SEPARATE UTENSIL SINKS IN DISH ROOM). OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BEEF STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOOD IN THE PREP ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON KITCHEN, WHICH IS MEANT FOR FOOD PREPARATION (SEPARATE UTENSIL SINKS IN DISH ROOM). OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BEEF STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOOD IN THE PREP ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON KITCHEN, WHICH IS MEANT FOR FOOD PREPARATION (SEPARATE UTENSIL SINKS IN DISH ROOM). OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BEEF STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOOD IN THE PREP ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON KITCHEN, WHICH IS MEANT FOR FOOD PREPARATION (SEPARATE UTENSIL SINKS IN DISH ROOM). OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BEEF STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOOD IN THE PREP ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON KITCHEN, WHICH IS MEANT FOR FOOD PREPARATION (SEPARATE UTENSIL SINKS IN DISH ROOM). OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BEEF STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOOD IN THE PREP ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON KITCHEN, WHICH IS MEANT FOR FOOD PREPARATION (SEPARATE UTENSIL SINKS IN DISH ROOM). OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BEEF STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOOD IN THE PREP ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON KITCHEN, WHICH IS MEANT FOR FOOD PREPARATION (SEPARATE UTENSIL SINKS IN DISH ROOM). OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BEEF STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOOD IN THE PREP ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON KITCHEN, WHICH IS MEANT FOR FOOD PREPARATION (SEPARATE UTENSIL SINKS IN DISH ROOM). OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BEEF STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOOD IN THE PREP ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON KITCHEN, WHICH IS MEANT FOR FOOD PREPARATION (SEPARATE UTENSIL SINKS IN DISH ROOM). OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BEEF STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOOD IN THE PREP ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON KITCHEN, WHICH IS MEANT FOR FOOD PREPARATION (SEPARATE UTENSIL SINKS IN DISH ROOM). OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BEEF STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOOD IN THE PREP ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON KITCHEN, WHICH IS MEANT FOR FOOD PREPARATION (SEPARATE UTENSIL SINKS IN DISH ROOM). OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BEEF STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOOD IN THE PREP ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON KITCHEN, WHICH IS MEANT FOR FOOD PREPARATION (SEPARATE UTENSIL SINKS IN DISH ROOM). OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BEEF STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOOD IN THE PREP ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON KITCHEN, WHICH IS MEANT FOR FOOD PREPARATION (SEPARATE UTENSIL SINKS IN DISH ROOM). OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BEEF STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOOD IN THE PREP ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON KITCHEN, WHICH IS MEANT FOR FOOD PREPARATION (SEPARATE UTENSIL SINKS IN DISH ROOM). OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BEEF STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOOD IN THE PREP ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON KITCHEN, WHICH IS MEANT FOR FOOD PREPARATION (SEPARATE UTENSIL SINKS IN DISH ROOM). OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BEEF STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOOD IN THE PREP ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON KITCHEN, WHICH IS MEANT FOR FOOD PREPARATION (SEPARATE UTENSIL SINKS IN DISH ROOM). OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BEEF STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOOD IN THE PREP ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON KITCHEN, WHICH IS MEANT FOR FOOD PREPARATION (SEPARATE UTENSIL SINKS IN DISH ROOM). OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BEEF STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOOD IN THE PREP ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON KITCHEN, WHICH IS MEANT FOR FOOD PREPARATION (SEPARATE UTENSIL SINKS IN DISH ROOM). OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BEEF STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND PREPARED FOOD IN THE PREP ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON KITCHEN, WHICH IS MEANT FOR FOOD PREPARATION (SEPARATE UTENSIL SINKS IN DISH ROOM).
PREP ROOM SIDE DOOR WAS OPEN; 4-5 FLIES OBSERVED IN THE ROOM.
PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF CURRENT FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION.
UNPROTECTED LIGHTS OBSERVED IN THE STOREROOM OF THE KITCHEN AND ONE LIGHT IN THE PREP ROOM.

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