Almaden Market

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

The dish sink reaches 115 degrees F. [CA] The water must reach 120 degrees F at the dish sink.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Observed food stored in the restroom that the owner says is not used since they have another. [CA] Remove the food items from inside the restroom.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

Remove the soiled crate from under the refrigerator. It is being used as a leg for the broken refrigerator. [CA] The refrigerator needs repair and cleaning.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

Food obtained from approved source

Inspector’s notes

Observed a couple of pieces of food that according to the owner was made from home but in the display unit. [CA] These items must be removed and not sold. Do not sell any food items unless it comes from a permitted facility. The owner removed them fand put them in the walk in to take home. The meat must have labels. Remove from sale shelves. Do not sell the meat until it can be labeled by the supplier. The owner showed me the distributor.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

The hand sink had an empty fish tank on top of it and no soap or paper towels. [CA] Keep the hand sink clear and stocked with soap and paper towels in dispensers.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

There is no hot water. According to the owner the hot water heater repair tech will be out this evening to repair. [CA] The water at the hand sink must reach 100 degrees F. The dish sink must reach 120 degrees F. Only commercially prepackaged items are allowed to be sold. Do not sell or prepare any open food of any kind. Only commercially prepackaged may be sols until we have the hot water.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

Official wording

Food properly labeled and honestly presented

Inspector’s notes

Observed unlabeled containers of food. [CA] Label the unlabeled bulk bins, etc as we discussed.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

The deli refrigerator door rails have accumulated food particles. [CA] The railing must be cleaned and sanitized.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Observed no soap or paper towels in the dispenser at the hand sink. The hand sink water came out brown once turned on. The sink was filled with empty containers.The soap and paper towels in the restroom are also empty. [CA] The hand sink must be kept stocked with soap and paper towels. Discontinue placing items in the sink. Refill the dispensers in the restroom also. There is a container of hand soap on the floor under the dish sink that can be used until dispensers are refilled.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

The hot water at the dish sink reached 115 degrees F. [CA] The water must reach 120 degrees F.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

There is not any FSC employee. [CA] At least one employee must have a food safety certificate.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

There are no test strips for checking the sanitizer. [CA] Provide test strips to monitor the concentration of the sanitizer.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

Food obtained from approved source

Inspector’s notes

The grape 6 grape marmalade is not labeled. [CA] The grape marmalade must nut be sold since it does not have a label on the containers. According to the owner the permitted store in San Mateo County will give her labels this week.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.