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Santa Clara County, CA

Carlitos Tijuana Grill

2651 Senter Rd

Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Feb 3, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE MOP INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY.

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 insects
minorCode K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A POT OF RICE WITH A LID COOLING AT 130F WITHOUT ANY ACTIVE COOLING ACTIVITY AT THE FOOD PREP SINK. [CA] ENSURE TO ACTIVELY COOL ONCE IT REACHES 135F. COS.

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A WIPING CLOTH ON THE FOOD PREP COUNTER. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.

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 K31Contamination

Official wording

Consumer self service does prevent contamination

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE SPOONS AND FORKS FOR SELF SERVICE EXPOSED TO OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. [CA] STORE THE UTENSILS WITH THE EATING PART FACING DOWN OR IN A WAY TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 3, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 24, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A COUPLE OF DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR BY THE WATER HEATER. [CA] REMOVE THE COCKROACHES AND KEEP THE FLOORS CLEAN.

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 insects
minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

THE DEHYDRATED CHILE SERRANO IS STORED ON BOWLS ON EACH TABLE WITH NO LID. [CA] PROVIDE LIDS.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE HOT WATER AT 112F. [CA] PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 120F.

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 problems
minorCode K19Food temperature

Official wording

Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods

Inspector’s notes

MISSING THE CONSUMER WARNING FOR THE CEVICHE. [CA] PROVIDE CONSUMER WARNING. COS

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 24, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 16, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A TRAY WITH RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE THE FLOUR TORTILLAS IN THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR. [CA] STORE RAW FOOD FROM ANIMAL ORIGIN BELOW READY TO EAT FOOD.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode K05Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A FOOD EMPLOYEE WASHING HIS HANDS WITH GLOVES ON. [CA] REMOVE GLOVES PRIOR TO HAND WASHING. COS

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 problems
minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE RESTROOM. [CA] PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100F AT THE HAND WASH SINK.

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 problems
minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

FOUND COOLING BEING DONE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] PROVIDE THE COOLING AT THE FOOD PREPARATION SINK.

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
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE BEANS AT 127F AND THE RICE AT 125F AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. FOUND THE PORK AL PASTOR AT 80F. [CA] KEEP HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 135F OR ABOVE. SEE VC&D,

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 16, 2024 · Original Source

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