Follow-Up Inspection
Jan 9, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 9, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Casa Lupe #2
671 S Bernardo Av
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3 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Jan 8, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
9 recorded violations
minorCode K04Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use
Inspector’s notes
Employee observed eating in the food prep area. [CA] No employee shall eat or drink in the food prep, food contact storage, or food storage areas, use designated area.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuescriticalCode K07Food temperature
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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Left on counter for more than 4 hours :Measured chile relleno and zucchini soup above 50F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Employee vc&d PHFs.
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 temperaturecriticalCode K09Food temperature
Official wording
Proper cooling methods
Inspector’s notes
The flowing PHFs were improperly being cooled: beans, rice, salsa. PHFs were measured between 82F and 97F. PHFs were being cooled in deep plastic containers for more than 3h. [CA] After heating or hot holding, Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cooled rapidly from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Approved cooling methods include: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans 2) Separating the food into thinner or smaller portions. 3) Using rapid cooling equipment (Ex. blast chiller) 4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer (ex. stainless steel) 5) Adding ice as an ingredient. 6) Using ice paddles 7) Using an ice bath and stirring frequently 8) Accordance with a HACCP plan. Cooling foods shall have enough space around the containers for cold air to circulate, be loosely covered, or uncovered and stirred as frequently needed to evenly cool. [COS] PHFs were vc&d in refuse bins.
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 temperatureminorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Container of raw chicken stored directly on the floor in the walk in. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Accumulation of debris in between equipments throughout the kitchen. Accumulation of mold like substance on grouting above the 3-compartment sink. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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 problemscriticalCode K23Pests
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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: Several live cockroaches in between crevices of wall mount shelving above the dishwasher area. Observed heavy accumulation of roach dropping above the 3-comp sink. Several dead cockroaches observed above the dishwasher and one cockroach observed near co2 tanks by the ice machine. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified :Monica H. 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Roque Velasco, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
chlorine in dishwasher measured at 0ppm. Dishwasher was not actively in use. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM.
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 K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Burger patties stored above open ice cream container inside upright freezer. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Manager Food safety certificate is expired. Employees food handler card are not available for review. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. [CA] 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 8, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jan 15, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K29Chemicals
Official wording
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
Found chemical spray bottle without a label [CA] Chemicals once removed from original container shall be labeled with common name. [COS] - Employee labeled bottle
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyminorCode K09Food temperature
Official wording
Proper cooling methods
Inspector’s notes
Found foods cooling in the back area, rice measured 78F and beans 76F [CA] After heating or hot holding, Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cooled rapidly from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Ice has melted in the ice paddles. [COS] - Move to walk in cooler
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 temperatureminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Food safety manager certificate expired 01/2024. [CA] - At least one person shall maintain a valid food safety manager certificate. Keep certificate at facility available for review.
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 K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Observed a wooden structure built within facility storing alcohol. The wood is unfinished. Also observed some wooden shelves by prep area. [CA] - unfinished wood material is not approved within a food facility. Recommend to sand, and paint with semi-gloss paint to ensure the structure is smooth, durable, non-absorbent and easily cleanable.
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 issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 15, 2025 · Original Source