Drinks Depot

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

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

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

THE RESTROOM VENT IS NOT WORKING. [CA] PROVIDE A WORKING FAN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

SOME WALLS IN THE BACK ARE IN DISREPAIR. [CA] REPAIR WALLS AND REMOVE SPIDER WEBS. NOTE: THE CEILING ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK ARE NOT FINISHED, THERE ARE PIPES AND CABLES EXPOSED. IF YOU PLAN TO MAKE COFFEE AND CHANGING TO A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE CEILING MUST BE FINISHED WITH APPROVED MATERIALS. CHECK WITH PLAN CHECK.

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

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

Inspector’s notes

MISSING A MOP SINK. [CA] PROVIDE A MOP SINK WITHIN 6 MONTHS. CONTACT THE PLAN CHECK DEPARTMENT AT 408-918-3400 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

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

THE THERMOMETER IS NOT WORKING AT THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER.

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

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

THE FAN COVERS AT THE WALK IN COOLER HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION. [CA] CLEAN THIS PART MORE OFTEN.

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

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

MISSING LOCKERS. [CA] PROVIDE LOCKERS

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

Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

Inspector’s notes

THERE IS A SLOW DRAINING ISSUE WITH THE FLOOR SINK BELOW THE HAND WASH SINK. [CA] REPAIR THE FLOOR 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

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A CO2 TANK IN THE BACK NOT FASTENED TO A RIGID STRUCTURE. [CA] FASTEN CO2 TANKS TO A RIGID STRUCTURE.

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 properly labeled and honestly presented

Inspector’s notes

FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.

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

FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE BACK. [CA] PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS. COS NOTE: INSTALL THE WALL DISPENSER.

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

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

THE FAN IN THE RESTROOM IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE POWER. [CA] ENSURE THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IS WORKING IN THE RESTROOM.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.