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Santa Clara County, CA

Andale Taqueria-6

6 N Santa Cruz Av

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

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

May 26, 2026

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2 recorded violations

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

At the 2 door prep unit, measured small sauce containers of garlic vinaigrette between 44F and 49F. [CA] Ensure potentially hazardous foods are held cold at 41F and below to prevent bacterial growth. [SA] Operator moved small sauce containers of garlic vinaigrette to the undercounter refrigeration to facilitate proper 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed dust accumulation on walls and shelving above the 2 compartment sink and the prep sink. [CA] Ensure walls are frequently cleaned and maintained.

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 problems

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

Routine Inspection

Aug 26, 2025

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5 recorded violations

criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

At the warewash machine, observed unit does not dispense chemicals for warewashing. Measured chlorine sanitizer at 0 PPM. [CA] Ensure warewash machine is able to properly clean and sanitize utensils and equipment using 50 PPM chlorine sanitizer. [SA] Operator discontinue use of warewash machine for cleaning and sanitizing until properly repaired. Operator to use 2 compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize utensils and equipment.

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 problems
minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

In the walk-in refrigerator, measured cooked chicken and red salsa at 45F. In the kitchen area, in the 2 drawer undercounter refrigerator, measured raw fish at 46F and raw shrimp at 45F. [CA] Ensure potentially hazardous foods are held cold at 41F and below to prevent bacterial growth.

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 temperature
minorCode K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

On the counter-top, observed container of cooked tomatillos and cooked corn cooling in an ice bath without adequate contact between the container and the ice bath. [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 proper use of an ice bath where ice completely surrounds the container, or the use of ice and cold water surrounds the container. [SA] Operator added additional ice and water to facilitate proper cooling.

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 temperature
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

In the kitchen area, between the 2 door prep unit and the steam table, observed a knife stored in the crevice between equipment. [CA] Ensure all utensils and equipment are properly stored 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 issues
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

In the kitchen area, observed accumulation of grease to the right of the hood. In the same area, observed a gap between the hood and the wall. At the prep table and prep sink, on the wooden border above, observed accumulation of dust and debris. On the floor below the warewash machine, observed accumulation of debris. [CA] Ensure facility floors, walls, and ceilings are frequently cleaned and maintained to prevent possible harborage of vermin. Seal all cracks and crevices to prevent possible harborage of vermin. In the dry storage area by the staircase, observed unfinished/broken walls in the area. [CA] Ensure walls are properly finished 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 problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 26, 2025 · Original Source

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