The Oasis Cafe @ Almaden Public Lib

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

There is not any employee with the food handler card or food safety certificate. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire. At least one employee must have a 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.

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

The paper towel dispenser is empty. there is a large roll of paper towels. The dispenser takes the folded paper towels. [CA] Please provide and refill the dispenser with the correct paper towels.

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

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

The deli unit 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

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

The utensils are being stored on a hanging rack off of the hand sink divider. [CA] Rewash and sanitize these utensils and do not store them on the divider.

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

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Observed used wiping towels on the table top. [CA] The used wiping towels must be stored in sanitizer between each use.

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

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

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

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

The soap dispenser is empty. [CA] Keep the soap dispenser full. You may continue to use the pump soap temporarily.

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

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

Inspector’s notes

The ice machine has accumulated mildew-like growth against the back inside portion. [CA] Clean and sanitize the inside of the machine.

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

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.