Bay Club Santa Clara - Outside Kitchen

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

In the outside kitchen area and in the inside coffee area, observed handwash stations lack paper towels for use. (Facility serves coffee daily. No active food preparation at the time of inspection.) [CA] Handwash stations shall be fully stocked and accessible at all times. [COS] PIC stocked handwash stations at the time of inspection.

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

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

1) In the outside kitchen storage, observed accumulation of rodent droppings on the floor underneath the ice machine. In the inside coffee area, observed accumulation of rodent droppings on the floor of the cabinet underneath coffee equipment. No live activity or contamination of food or equipment observed at the time of inspection. [CA] Clean and sanitize affected areas. The premises of a food facility shall be maintained free of vermin. 2) In the outside kitchen area, observed large amount of ants on the preparation counters and 3-compartment sink. Per PIC, all food preparation and warewashing takes place inside the kitchen area. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying ants, weevils, flies, and gnats. NOTE: Per PIC, facility receives pest control services inside the facility monthly and outside as needed. The last pest control report was unavailable for review at the time of inspection.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Observed most of the 3-compartment sink is partially obstructed by a large ice machine. [CA] Relocate ice machine. Warewashing facilities shall be maintained in good condition and shall be readily accessible at all times.

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

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

Observed refrigeration units lack monitoring thermometers. [CA] A thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) shall be provided and correctly located in each hot and cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods.

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

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

Inspector’s notes

Measured the ambient temperature of the under counter cooler at 53F. [CA] Refrigeration units shall maintain foods at 41F or below. Discontinue storage of Potentially Hazardous Foods until this unit is repaired.

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

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Facility lacks active Food Safety Manager's Certificate. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.

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

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Measured cheese, burger patties, and chicken in the under counter cooler at 53F. Per PIC, foods have been stocked since overnight. [CA] Potentially Hazardous Foods shall be kept at 41F or below or 135F or above. [COS] All foods were voluntarily condemned and discarded at the time of inspection.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Food Safety Certificate not available for review. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.

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

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

In the back kitchen area, observed handwash sink is obstructed with equipment. The handwash sink is currently not in active use. [CA] The handwash station shall fully accessible and stocked at all times.

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

Vending machines

Inspector’s notes

Inside the Bay Club, facility is operating multiple vending machines dispensing prepackaged, Potentially Hazardous Foods (yogurt, milk, juices, etc.) and a self-operating smoothie and coffee machine (Blendi). The vending machines do not appear to be approved by this Department. [CA] Vending machines shall be permitted and meet all applicable requirements set by this Department.

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

There are two ice machines in use in the facility. One of the ice machine located inside the small room which is used to prepare coffee is draining into the three compartment sink. The other ice machine located in the grill station is also draining into a floor sink. [CA] Drain from an equipment that produces liquid from condensation or use of any fluid like ice machine, soda dispenser must darin into a floor sink. Since both of the ice machines are draining improperly, please cease and desist using the equipment. If you decide to use these equipment, please submit plan to our office via dehplancheck@deh.sccgov.org for approval.

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

There were no soap and paper towel supplies on the handwash station located next to the three compartment warewash sink used to wash the coffee equipment. The three compartment sink is located in the small room behind the office. [CA] Refill the dispensers. The PIC refilled the supplies (COS).

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

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

There is no approved sanitizer measuring strip to measure the concentration of the chemicals used to sanitize dishes and utensils in the facility. [CA] Provide approved sanitizer measuring strips for the chemicals used in sanitizing utensils. equipment, and food contact surfaces.

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

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.