Follow-Up Inspection
Nov 18, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 18, 2025 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Capitan Taqueria & Deli
635 W Capitol Ex
Last inspected Nov 18, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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3 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Pass
6 recorded violations
minorCode K49Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Permits available
Inspector’s notes
FACILITY IS OPERATING WITH AN EXPIRED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERMIT. [CA] PROVIDE PAYMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, 48 HR NOTICE PROVIDED.
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 K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE PAPER TOWELS OUTSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER. [CA] PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS INSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER.
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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WHITE PLASTIC FLAP IN THE ICE MACHINE. [CA] CLEAN THIS PART MORE OFTEN.
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 K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
REPEAT VIOLATION THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE AND THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS ARE EXPIRED. [CA] PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE AND FOOD HANDLER'S CARD WITHIN 2 WEEKS.
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 K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A BOX WITH SILICONE AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION ITEMS AND A BLANKET STORED ON A SHELF ABOVE FOOD ITEMS IN THE BACK. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. COS
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 insectscriticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE COOKED BEANS AT 49F AND THE MEXICAN RICE AT 47F AND 52F IN THE UNDER COUNTER REFRIGERATOR. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. NOTE: THE FOOD HAS BEEN STORED IN THIS REFRIGERATOR FOR LESS THAN 4 HRS, PER OPERATOR. SA: THE FOOD WAS TRANSFERRED TO A WORKING REFRIGERATOR. MAY USE TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL TEMPORARILY AS WELL. MARK THE FOOD AND AFTER 4 HRS, DISCARD THE REMAINING FOOD.
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 temperatureOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 14, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jan 15, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
FOUND AN EXPIRED FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS. [CA] PROVIDE A CURRENT FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS.
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 K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A PURSE AND KEYS STORED ON FOOD PREPARATION SURFACES. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.
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 insectsminorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A SLOW DRAINING HAND WASH SINK. [CA] ENSURE THAT THE WATER DRAINS APPROPRIATELY.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 15, 2025 · Original Source