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Santa Clara County, CA

El Mejor Mexican Deli

3859 Seven Trees Bl

Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Feb 19, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE HOT WATER AT 115F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 120F MINIMUM.

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, Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 7, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

Routine Inspection

Sep 19, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] CLEAN THE FAN COVERS 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.

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minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A COUPLE OF CONTAINERS WITH MENUDO MEAT INSIDE, STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] STORE THE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

THE FOLLOWING FOOD WAS FOUND AT ABOVE 46F FOR OVER 4 HRS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. 51F MEXICAN RICE, 46F BARBACOA, [CA] KEEP THE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. SEE VC&D. NOTE: THE FOOD THAT HAS BEEN STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER FOR LESS THAN 4 HRS, WILL BE TRANSFERRED 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.

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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

THE WALK IN COOLER IS UNABLE TO KEEP THE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. [CA] REPAIR/ADJUST THE WALK IN COOLER SO THAT IT CAN KEEP THE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F 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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 19, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 30, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE CHLORINE SANITIZER AT 50 PPM AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] PROVIDE 100 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A COUPLE OF LARGE CONTAINERS WITH RAW MENUDO MEAT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. [CA] CLEAN THIS PARTS 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 problems
minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT BEING SHATTER PROOF. [CA] PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF LIGHT OR PROVIDE A LIGHT COVER.

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 issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 30, 2025 · Original Source

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