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Restaurant: TAQUERIA LA MORDIDA
Address: 1190 Hillsdale Avenue 148, San Jose, CA 95118
Type: Restaurant 0-5 Employees
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: Sep 10, 2013

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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
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
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)

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.
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.
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))
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)

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))
Toilet facilities shall be maintained clean, sanitary and in good repair. Toilet rooms shall be separated by a well-fitting self-closing door. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet. The number of toilet facilities shall be in accordance with local building and plumbing ordinances. Toilet facilities shall be provided for patrons: in establishments with more than 20,000 sq ft. establishments offering on-site liquor consumption. (114250, 114250.1, 114276)
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 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 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)
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))
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)
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)

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

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 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 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))
Toilet facilities shall be maintained clean, sanitary and in good repair. Toilet rooms shall be separated by a well-fitting self-closing door. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet. The number of toilet facilities shall be in accordance with local building and plumbing ordinances. Toilet facilities shall be provided for patrons: in establishments with more than 20,000 sq ft. establishments offering on-site liquor consumption. (114250, 114250.1, 114276)
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)

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 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))
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)

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)
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 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 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))

FOUND SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TABLES AND COUNTERS IN THE KITCHEN.
FOUND THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESS GREASE.
FOUND METAL BOWLS BEING USED AS SCOOPS FOR THE BEANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
FOUND THE UNDER COUNTER REFRIGERATOR CLOSE TO THE HAND WASH SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS. FOUND THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESS GREASE.
FOUND METAL BOWLS BEING USED AS SCOOPS FOR THE BEANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
FOUND THE UNDER COUNTER REFRIGERATOR CLOSE TO THE HAND WASH SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS. FOUND THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESS GREASE.
FOUND METAL BOWLS BEING USED AS SCOOPS FOR THE BEANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
FOUND THE UNDER COUNTER REFRIGERATOR CLOSE TO THE HAND WASH SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS. FOUND THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESS GREASE.
FOUND METAL BOWLS BEING USED AS SCOOPS FOR THE BEANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
FOUND THE UNDER COUNTER REFRIGERATOR CLOSE TO THE HAND WASH SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS. FOUND THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESS GREASE.
FOUND METAL BOWLS BEING USED AS SCOOPS FOR THE BEANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
FOUND THE UNDER COUNTER REFRIGERATOR CLOSE TO THE HAND WASH SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS. FOUND THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESS GREASE.
FOUND METAL BOWLS BEING USED AS SCOOPS FOR THE BEANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
FOUND THE UNDER COUNTER REFRIGERATOR CLOSE TO THE HAND WASH SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS. FOUND THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESS GREASE.
FOUND METAL BOWLS BEING USED AS SCOOPS FOR THE BEANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
FOUND THE UNDER COUNTER REFRIGERATOR CLOSE TO THE HAND WASH SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS. FOUND THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESS GREASE.
FOUND METAL BOWLS BEING USED AS SCOOPS FOR THE BEANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
FOUND THE UNDER COUNTER REFRIGERATOR CLOSE TO THE HAND WASH SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS. FOUND THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESS GREASE.
FOUND METAL BOWLS BEING USED AS SCOOPS FOR THE BEANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
FOUND THE UNDER COUNTER REFRIGERATOR CLOSE TO THE HAND WASH SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS.

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