Follow-Up Inspection
Jan 15, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Catracho Restaurant
4278 Senter Rd #5
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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspectionsFollow-Up Inspection
Oct 29, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
criticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
FOUND TOMATO SALSA AT 51F, MILK AT 50F, EGGS AT 53F AND BEANS AT 52F IN THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR STORED OVERNIGHT. [CA] STORE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. SEE VC&D. THE FOOD STORED IN THIS REFRIGERATOR LESS THAN 4 HRS CAN BE RELOCATED TO A WORKING REFRIGERATOR.
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 K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IS UNABLE TO KEEP THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. [CA] REPAIR OR REPLACE REFRIGERATOR.
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, Oct 29, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 27, 2025
Conditional Pass
7 recorded violations
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEAR THE STOVE UNABLE TO KEEP THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. [CA] REPAIR REFRIGERATOR.
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 issuescriticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
FOUND ABOUT CHICKEN STORED IN THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR OVERNIGHT AT 68F. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. SEE VC&D NOTE: RELOCATE THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD TO A WORKING REFRIGERATOR. FOUND SOUR CREAM AND CHEESE STORED ON THE COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN AT 63F. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. COS NOTE THE FOOD HAS BEEN OUT FOR LESS THAN 2 HRS, PER OPERATOR.
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 K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A CELL PHONE, PURSE, A JACKET, MEDICINE AND MONEY STORED ON A SHELF NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] KEEP 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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
MISSING CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. [CA] PROVIDE TEST STRIPS.
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
FOUND RAW PORK IN A CONTAINER STORED ABOVE COOKED STEW IN THE SLIDE DOOR REFRIGERATOR. [CA] STORE RAW FOOD OF ANIMAL ORIGIN BELOW COOKED OR 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 findingminorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND BLOOD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN FREEZER. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA 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 problemscriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE ONLY HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS. 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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 27, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Nov 18, 2024
Pass
9 recorded violations
minorCode K38Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE HOOD BAFFLES. [CA] CLEAN THE BAFFLES MORE OFTEN.
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.
More about building upkeep issuescriticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE FOOD EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES WITHOUT SANITIZING THEM. [CA] ENSURE TO PROVIDE THE THIRD STEP THAT INCLUDES THE SANITIZING STEP WITH CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER. COS. THE UTENSILS WASHED WERE SANITIZED.
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 K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A CELL PHONE STORED ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE. [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 insectsminorCode K32Food source and labeling
Official wording
Food properly labeled and honestly presented
Inspector’s notes
FOUND FROZEN TREATS WITHOUT A LABEL IN THE REACH DOWN FREEZER. [CA] PROVIDE A LABEL WITH THE FOLLOWING: 1. NAME OF THE FOOD 2. CONTENTS OF THE FOOD IE: OZ 3. INGREDIENTS 4. NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsminorCode K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
FOUND TWO LARGE OPEN BAGS OF MASECA (CORN FLOUR) IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. [CA] ONCE OPENED, STORED THEIR CONTENTS IN A FOOD GRADE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH A LID AND LABEL.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
MISSING THE CHLORINE SANITIZER TEST STRIPS. [CA] PROVIDE THE TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE 100 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT 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 problemsminorCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
THE PAPER TOWELS ARE OUTSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER. [CA] PROVIDE THE 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 K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
MISSING THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARD FOR THE FOOD EMPLOYEE. [CA] PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARD.
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 K04Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE FOOD EMPLOYEE EATING A TREAT IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] DO NOT EAT IN THE KITCHEN, FOOD PREPARATION AREAS OR IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
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 issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 18, 2024 · Original Source