Santa Clara County, CA

Chevere Latin Market

Name: Chevere Latin Market
Address: 198 N 14th St, Santa Clara County, CA

198 N 14th St

Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

Follow-Up Inspection

Jan 15, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K49Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Permits available

Inspector’s notes

1. Facility has not paid their account balance of $1,748.25 to maintain the Environmental Health permit valid. Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $1,748.25. Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. [CA] Remit permit fee balance within 48 hours. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department 2. Facility was found operating while their Environmental Health permit was suspended. [CA] A food facility shall not be open for business without a valid permit. A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit.

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 issues

minorCode K48Other

Official wording

Plan review

Inspector’s notes

Facility has changed their water heater and failed to submit to our plan check unit for approval. [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans for approval before starting any new construction or remodeling of any facility for use as a retail food facility. Please visit our website at www.ehinfo.org or in person at our office 1555 Berger Dr Building 2 Suite 300, San Jose, CA.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 9, 2025

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

5 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

A few rodent droppings were observed in the room with the water heater. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of old droppings.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

There are two refrigeration equipment in the back storage area that in disrepair. There are also other items not needed for the operation such as a display unit and wheels/automotive equipment. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

Facility is using cardboard to line the bottom shelf of one of the wore racks. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent.

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

criticalCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Facility lacks hot water throughout. Note: Water heater appeared to be turned off. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.

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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criticalCode K22Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

Inspector’s notes

There is a sewage back up at the only handwash sink in the facility. Sink is located in the restroom. [CA] Food facility shall not operate if there is sewage overflowing or backing up in the food facility. The food facility, or impacted areas, shall remain closed until all plumbing problems have been corrected and all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 9, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 25, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 25, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 24, 2025

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

1 recorded violation

minorCode K49Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Permits available

Inspector’s notes

Facility has failed to submit and has been operating without a valid health permit. [CA] A food facility shall not be open for business without a valid permit.

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 issues

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

Routine Inspection

Nov 7, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

One of the beer cooler is not maintaining temperatures at 41°F or below. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1. Facility has unused refrigeration units stored in the back storage area that are not required for operation. 2. Facility is using the back storage area to store personal items not required for operation. 3. The back premises of the facility is unorganized and littered. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

The restroom hand wash sink lacked paper towels in the dispenser. A stack of paper towels were found placed on top of the dispenser. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels.

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.

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

In one of the three door coolers on the salesfloor, PHFs were found above 41°F. Per staff, someone may left the door open. Note: Ambient air of cooler was at 41°F. All other PHFs were at 41°F or below. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.

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 K49Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Permits available

Inspector’s notes

--48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit. Submit a Facility Evaluation Packet within 48 hours. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to reinspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees. A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit.

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 issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 7, 2024 · Original Source