ALTOQUE COLOMBIAN FOOD
9825 SAN JOSE BLVD UNIT 20
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in cooked rice.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple missing ceiling tiles in kitchen above coolers and prep area. Repeat Violation
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn , loose gaskets in reach in cooler / make table opposite grill.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service foil trays not inverted. Kitchen (also under ceiling with missing tiles.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at Dish machine area. Sanitizer.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers and oven.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Missing ceiling tiles by rear door and in kitchen. Water leak from ceiling. Per Person In Charge. Negotiating with landlord for repairs.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor behind cook line grill. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by rear kitchen.
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Severely torn cooler gaskets to cooler opposite grill.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled inside of kitchen reach in cooler.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered raw chicken , sauce in walk in cooler.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at rear kitchen sink. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing sop at rear kitchen sink.
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for undercooked foods. Gave sign. Posted by manger. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/4/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 6/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/28/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 6/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing.missing ceiling tiles in kitchen by rear door. Per Person In Charge Work in progress. for roof leak. Repeat Violation
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor by rear kitchen door. Cleaned by manager **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One baby roach on floor by frontline counter. Killed by manger. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle of sanitizer at front line. Marked by manger. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/26/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tiles in kitchen. Multiple. Repeat Violation
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Repeat Violation
- 12B-09-5:Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Food prep employee chewing gum while preparing food.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Unshielded lights in kitchen.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered corn in walk in cooler . Covered by manager.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at rear dispenser. Replaced by manager. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/8/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: At callback : time needed to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: At callback : time needed to obtain. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/8/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/8/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Too many to count dead roaches on floor by: Kitchen prep table, kitchen floor by hot hold table, by rear exit coolers. , by walk in cooler , by Three compartment sink. Estimated 50 dead roaches. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: At callback : Violations 4 dead roaches observed. Admin Complaint
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: At callback : time needed to obtain. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/8/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/7/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
13
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tiles above rear kitchen Hand wash sink.
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time Temperature Controlled for safety foods held in walk in cooler not at safe levels of 41° or below. Warning
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair in kitchen under hot hold table.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Too many to count dead roaches on floor by: Kitchen prep table, kitchen floor by hot hold table, by rear exit coolers. , by walk in cooler , by Three compartment sink. Estimated 50 dead roaches. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches on floor and on side of prep table by kitchen entrance. 5 live roaches on floor by cookline by Reach in cooler at cookline. 6 live roaches in between plastics cove molding under hot hold table in kitchen. 1 live roach on back of small freezer by rear kitchen exit. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut melon in walk in cooler at 49° (Overnight temperatures ). Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melon in walk in cooler at 49° (Overnight temperatures ). Raw beef 48°. 48°, milk 50° , 50°. Cooked chicken 49°. Per Person In Charge placed about 3 hrs before. Moved by manager to functioning cooler. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips available.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at rear kitchen Hand wash sink.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at r kitchen Hand wash sink.
- 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Establishment probe thermometer at 5° in Ice water. Adjusted by inspector. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/7/2023 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).