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Santa Clara County, CA

Ajanel Mini Market

1826 W San Carlos St

Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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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

3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Mar 26, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION: A mop sink has been installed in the restroom without approval [CA] Submit plans by 04/26/26 to avoid legal action. Facility is repackaging spices and legumes without an approved three-compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize utensils [CA] Either stop packaging items on site or install a three-compartment sink. Items packaged on site were removed during the inspection.

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.

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criticalCode K13Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

No water at the restroom hand sink and lacks soap and paper towel dispensers [CA] Restore hot and cold water to the restroom hand sink [SA] Use the hand sink by the front counter until water is restored

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.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 26, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Feb 27, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 27, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 24, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

criticalCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

The hand sink by the front counter does not have hot water and the hand sink in the restroom has been removed while the owner is installing a mop sink. Owner stated that he is using a neighbor’s restroom facility for now. [CA] Restore hot water to the front hand sink and submit plans for the mop sink by 01/31/25

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.

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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

A mop sink and a three-compartment sink have been installed without approval [CA] Submit plans by 01/31/2025 to avoid legal action.

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 issues
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Facility is repackaging spices, legumes, serving unpackaged churros with a scoop, and without an approved three-compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize utensils [CA] Cease and desist immediately. Submit plans to install a a three-compartment and mop sink to this department by 01/31/25 Owner removed items packaged in the facility during the inspection.

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 issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 24, 2024 · Original Source

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