Follow-Up Inspection
Mar 5, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 5, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
3 Hermanos Mexican Grill
387 S 1st St Ste 105
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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
6 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Mar 3, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
1 recorded violation
criticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: - live cockroaches of all life stages behind FRP that is detached from the wall - A live nymph crawling near the floor sink - An adult German cockroach on the wall near the single door prep unit - Dead cockroaches near the floor sink 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. Yes 3. Supervisor Notified: Anjani Sircar 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Elizabeth Segura, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 3, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jan 29, 2026
Pass
5 recorded violations
minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Facility does not have a complete set of test strips for chlorine; concentration indicator is missing. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitation method used during manual or mechanical ware-washing.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Ice machine has a damaged sliding cover. [CA] Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and retain characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. Replace broken cover.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuescriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Only hand wash station within the kitchen area was blocked at the time of inspection with equipment. [CA] Hand washing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. [COS] Items were removed from the hand wash station; hand wash is now accessible.
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.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Multiple wiping cloths outside of sanitizer noted around the kitchen at the time of inspection. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium). [COS] Sanitizer bucket was made at the time of inspection; measured at 100PPM of chlorine.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Knives were being stored in between the steam table and prep table at the time of inspection. [CA] Discontinue this practice since that area does not get cleaned in a regular basis. Recommend obtaining knife holder or magnets. [SA] All knives in this area were moved to the 3-compartment sink (wash, rinse, sanitize).
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Aug 6, 2025
Pass
6 recorded violations
minorCode K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Multiple food containers in walk in cooler are lacking lids. [CA] Provide lids for food containers to protect from possible contamination.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Leak observed at front hand wash sink. Operator stated it will be repaired this week. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Multiple wiping cloths stored outside of sanitizer bucket. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine).
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode K38Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Light bulbs in ventilation hood observed inoperable. [CA] Replace light bulbs and maintain in good condition.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode K26Food temperature
Official wording
Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Inspector’s notes
In the preparation sink, raw beef observed thawing at room temperature. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation 4) as part of a cooking process
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Multiple food containers stored on walk in cooler floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 6, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jan 30, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Observed used wiping cloths stored on the counter-top. [CA] Ensure used wiping cloths are stored in a sanitizer bucket with applicable sanitizer such as 100 PPM chlorine sanitizer OR 200 PPM quaternary ammonium sanitizer.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Behind the 3 compartment and prep sinks, observed FRP brackets at the bottom of FRP panels are peeling away. [CA] Ensure FRP panel brackets are reinstalled and sealed to prevent possible harborage of vermin.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Observed knives stored between the edges of equipment in the kitchen area. [CA] Ensure utensils and equipment are stored in a manner that prevents contamination.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesminorCode K09Food temperature
Official wording
Proper cooling methods
Inspector’s notes
In the walk-in refrigerator, measured a large container of cooked pork belly cooling at 66F. In the walk-in freezer, measured a large container of pinto beans cooling at 50F. [CA] Ensure potentially hazardous foods are RAPIDLY cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours, and then from 70F to 41F within 4 hours. Cooling shall be facilitated by one more of the following methods: in an ice bath; by adding ice; in shallow containers; separated into smaller portions; using ice paddles; and/or using RAPID cooling technology.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Observed use of the drainboard at the 3 compartment sink to prepare food when dirty utensils and equipment are present in the nearby compartments. [CA] Ensure only prep sinks are used for food preparation. Food shall be kept separated from areas that may cause contamination.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 30, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 2, 2024
Pass
8 recorded violations
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
*Repeat violation Lack of food handler card for one of the employee in the facility. [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.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesminorCode K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Eggs stored above ready to eat foods such as rice and salsa in two door refrigerator. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items. Observed food items stored in two door refrigerator and walk in cooler without lids. [CA] Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids. Horchata container is stored near cashier counter without lid. Per PIC, it is customer self service and employee pours the drinks. [CA] Keep the drink container covered to prevent from contamination.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K47Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Signs posted; last inspection report available
Inspector’s notes
Expired permit posted in the facility. [CA] The valid health permit issued by this department shall be posted in public view.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesminorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Lack of chlorine test strips. [CA] Provide chlorine test strips.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Knives stored in the crevice between wall and prep table. [CA] Properly store utensils and equipment in a clean and sanitary manner. Scoop handles are coming in contact with bulk food items in containers. [CA] Store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesminorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Waste pipe is extending into the floor sink under three compartment sink. [CA] All equipment that discharges liquid waste shall discharge through an airgap of at least one inch or twice the diameter of waste pipe into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Observed bulk food items out of its original packaging stored in containers without labels. [CA] Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food if not easily recognizable.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K38Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
All the light bulbs in the ventilation hood are not operating. [CA] Replace the light bulbs to provide adequate lighting. Two bucket fryer is extending out of the ventilation hood. [CA] There shall be a minimum of 6 inches overhang of ventilation hood over cooking equipment.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 2, 2024 · Original Source