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Santa Clara County, CA

El Churrito Loko

1130 Saratoga Av

Last inspected Nov 6, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Follow-Up Inspection

Nov 6, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

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, Nov 6, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 5, 2025

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

4 recorded violations

criticalCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

CLOSURE CRITERIA: Hot running water was measured 72F. [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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Mop was left on floor. [CA] Mop rack or other devices not made available to hang and store cleaning tools.

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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Food prep sink hot water connection was not working. [CA] Fix hot water faucet connection for the food prep sink.

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
minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Used wiping cloth was left on a counter. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

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, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 7, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K48Other

Official wording

Plan review

Inspector’s notes

The Health permit issued by this department is not posted. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the 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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Ice cream scoop dipperwell faucet was not on and scoop were in a dirty water. Per PIc, they change water every one hour. [CA]If not have ice cream scoop under running water to drain food particles than change water when it is dirty. Water can be kept at 41F or below and 135F and above to prevent bacterial growth.

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
minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Two out of one hand washing sink was blocked with a large container. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be unobstructed, and accessible at all times.

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 problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 7, 2025 · Original Source

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