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CLEAN RECORD

SAN MATEO SENIOR CENTER

2645 ALAMEDA DE LAS PULGAS, San Mateo, CA 94403

This restaurant has a strong health inspection track record.

Based on recent inspections, this establishment maintains high food safety standards.

SafeScore

85/100

Inspections

2

Last Inspected

Jan 2020

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

102 total

other
7170%
temperature
1010%
facility
66%
chemical
55%
contamination
44%
hygiene
44%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorOther

Raw meats or other foods that could cause cross-contamination were not properly separated from ready-to-eat foods.

Code F027

MinorOther

The restaurant made changes to its layout or operations without getting the required approval from health authorities beforehand.

Code F049

MinorOther

A vending machine on the premises had a violation related to food safety or maintenance.

Code F037

MinorOther

The restaurant is not correctly using time instead of temperature to keep certain foods safe, or is missing the required records for doing so.

Code F008

MinorFacility

The restaurant is correctly disposing of sewage and wastewater so it doesn't contaminate food or the surrounding area.

Code F022

MinorOther

The restaurant's operating permit wasn't visible or available on the premises.

Code F048

MinorOther

No qualified manager was present or actively overseeing food safety practices.

Code F024

MinorOther

Food that a customer sends back cannot be served to another customer.

Code F012

MinorTemperature

The restaurant either lacks food thermometers or the ones they have are giving inaccurate temperature readings.

Code F039

MinorTemperature

Cooked food must be cooled down quickly and safely to prevent bacterial growth.

Code F009

MinorOther

A health inspector seized and held certain food items or equipment because they were deemed unsafe or in violation of health codes.

Code CA05

MinorOther

The restaurant doesn't have adequate hot and cold running water available.

Code F021

MinorOther

This inspection finding has been referred to another agency or department for further action.

Code CA01

MinorOther

Employees weren't washing their hands properly or were using gloves incorrectly.

Code F005

MinorOther

Required informational signs were not posted and/or the most recent inspection report was not available for customers to see.

Code F047

MinorOther

The restaurant is in the process of transferring ownership, and the new owner's application is still being reviewed.

Code EA09

MinorOther

The inspector took photos to document a violation as evidence.

Code EA02

MinorContamination

Surfaces that touch food (like cutting boards or utensils) weren't properly cleaned and disinfected.

Code F014

MinorOther

The restaurant's official health inspection grade or notice is visibly displayed for customers to see.

Code EA01

MinorOther

The restaurant is not following the required safety rules for sourcing, storing, or serving raw oysters from the Gulf of Mexico.

Code F017

MinorOther

Food is not being stored properly or containers holding food are not clearly labeled with what's inside.

Code F030

MinorTemperature

The restaurant is not reheating previously cooked food to a high enough temperature before putting it out to stay warm for customers.

Code F011

MinorOther

No one is allowed to use any part of the restaurant as a place to sleep.

Code F046

MinorOther

The restaurant has completed a transfer of ownership and the new owner has been officially approved.

Code EA08

MinorChemical

The restaurant's dishwasher is not working or not present.

Code CA11

MinorHygiene

Staff are not maintaining adequate personal hygiene or are not wearing proper hair coverings like nets or hats while handling food.

Code F025

MinorHygiene

The restaurant did not have a working, accessible sink with soap and drying supplies specifically for staff to wash their hands.

Code F006

MinorOther

The restaurant was not complying with rules about trans fats in food.

Code EA05

MinorTemperature

Frozen food was not being thawed safely, which can allow bacteria to grow.

Code F026

MinorOther

The restaurant's self-service area (like a salad bar or buffet) is not being properly managed to keep food safe for customers to serve themselves.

Code F031

MinorOther

The restaurant is using single-use plastics that are banned under local regulations.

Code CA09

MinorOther

The restaurant didn't warn customers that some menu items (like undercooked meat or eggs) may increase the risk of foodborne illness.

Code F019

Data may be outdated

The last inspection on record is from January 2020 โ€” 2333 days ago. Newer data may not yet be available from this jurisdiction.

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.