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Santa Clara County, CA

Chavez Supermarket - Taqueria

2926 Aborn Square Rd

Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jan 7, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTH 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.

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minorCode K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A SPRAY BOTTLE WITH CLEANER STORED ON THE SHELF WITH CLEAN TRAYS. [CA] STORE CLEANING SUPPLIES SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.

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.

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minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A CUP BEING USED TO SCOOP THE CONDIMENTS FROM THE WORKING CONTAINER. [CA] USE FOOD GRADE WASHABLE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE AND KEEP THE HANDLE OUTSIDE THE FOOD.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 7, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 8, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A SPRAY BOTTLE WITH CLEANER STORED ON A SHELF NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. [CA] STORE CLEANING SUPPLIES SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. COS

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.

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minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 111F. [CA] PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 120F. FOUND THE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINKS IN BOTH RESTROOMS AT 75F. [CA] PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100F.

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.

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minorCode K06Handwashing

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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

MISSING THE PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASH SINK NEAR THE BACK DOOR. [CA] PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS. FOUND DIRTY DISHES STORED ON THE FLOOR PARTIALLY BLOCKING THE HAND WASH SINK NEAR THE BACK DOOR.

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.

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minorCode K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

FOUND COOKED BEANS COOLING ON THE COUNTER WITH NO ACTIVE COOLING PERFORMED. FOUND SALSAS BEING COOLED IN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER. [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.

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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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 8, 2025 · Original Source

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