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Santa Clara County, CA

Carnitas El Rincon

84 Keyes St

Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jan 8, 2026

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

*Repeat violation On the wall behind 3 comp sink, FRP section is damaged. [CA] Repair or replace FRP wall and maintain in good condition.

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.

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minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

*Repeat violation Pork skin observed drying outside in back storage area. [CA] Food preparation shall be conducted within a fully enclosed food facility. [COS] Food employee moved pork skin inside facility.

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

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criticalCode K07Food temperature

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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

In the 2 door display cooler: raw pork measured 54F. Per food employee, raw pork was sliced and stored in cooler 10 minutes prior. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods shall be held cold at 41°F or below. [SA] Raw pork was relocated to walk in cooler for rapid 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.

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minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

*Repeat violation Both restrooms are lacking window screens. [CA] Restrooms shall have an openable screened window, an air shaft, or a light switch-activated exhaust fan, consistent with the requirements of local building codes.

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.

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minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

*Repeat violation Facility is using back storage space(not enclosed) to store pots and pans. [CA] All cleaned utensils shall be stored in a clean, enclosed, dry location where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other 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 K01Permits, training, and postings

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Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

*Repeat violation Food safety manager certificate not available for review. [CA] At least one person in the facility shall maintain a food safety manager certificate. Ensure food safety manager certificates are available for review at all times.

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.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 8, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 9, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Facility is using an open space in the back that is not enclosed to store pots and pans and to go containers. [CA] All cleaned utensils shall be stored in a clean, dry location where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least six inches above the floor. CO2 tanks are not secured to a rigid structure. [CA] All pressurized cylinders shall be securely fastened to a rigid structure.

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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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Mold like buildup inside the ice machine. [CA] Clean and sanitize routinely to prevent contamination.

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.

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minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Soda cans and bottles and to go containers are stored in a space in the back area that is not enclosed. CA] Food or food related equipment shall be stored in an approved fully enclosed food facility.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Food Safety Certificate provided is expired. Employee food handler card is not available. [CA] Provide an up to date Food Safety Certificate. 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.

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minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Testing strips for chlorine sanitizer are not available. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

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, Dec 9, 2024 · Original Source

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