Happy Hound Of Los Gatos

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

There is not a hand sink in the facility besides the restroom. The soap dispenser is blocked by the hanging large utensils. [CA] Discontinue placing the clean utensils in front of the soap dispenser. Do not hand in front of the soap dispenser to also eliminate possible contamination of the clean utensils.

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

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Observed used wiping towels on table tops. [CA] The towels must be kept in sanitizer between each use. [CA] The sanitizer was made.

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

Inspector’s notes

There are not any food handler cards nor FSC available. [CA] Have them current and available upon request.

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

Food storage: food storage containers identified

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

The shelves are deteriorated and turning black in some areas due to being soiled. [CA] Remove the deteriorated shelves and replace with approved type shelving.

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

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

The walls have some black mold-like growth on them near the walk in refrigerator. [CA] Thoroughly clean the walls and remove the black growth. There are areas of chipped paint. [CA] Repaint where needed. Some of the FRP has holes and is falling off the wall. [CA] This must be replaced where holes and falling off of the wall exists.

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

The refrigerator in the far corner does not have a thermometer. [CA] Replace the missing 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

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed mildew like growth on the walls. [CA] Clean and repaint where chipped.

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

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

The dish sink does not reach 120 degrees F. It is at 118 maximum. [CA] It 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

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

Inspector’s notes

The wooden shelves are soiled. [CA] Replace the wooden shelves with approved shelving.

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

No FSC available. [CA] At least one employee must have the FSC.

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.