Santa Clara County, CA

El Oaxaqueno

Name: El Oaxaqueno
Address: 451 E Julian St, Santa Clara County, CA

451 E Julian St

Last inspected Aug 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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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

3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 28, 2026

Result not listed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode K15Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food obtained from approved source

Inspector’s notes

Unable to provide invoices for chorizo in freezer. [CA] Food must be from an approved source or properly documented. [COS] Chorizo removed from sale.

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 problems

minorCode K32Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled and honestly presented

Inspector’s notes

Various pre-packaged non-phf at facility lacks proper labeling. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

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 problems

minorCode K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

Home type pest control spray and rodenticides found stored in facility. [CA] Only those insecticides, rodenticides, and other pesticides that are necessary and specifically approved for use in a food facility may be used.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 28, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Apr 22, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 22, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Apr 7, 2025

Conditional Pass

5 recorded violations

criticalCode K15Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food obtained from approved source

Inspector’s notes

Operator unable to provide invoices/ source documentation for dried shrimp, tamales, pastries, spices, bread and nuts. [CA] Food must be from an approved source or properly documented.

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 problems

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Unapproved cooking found in rear storage room. Unapproved preparation refrigerator found in front service area. [CA] All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, & meet applicable standards. Remove all unapproved cooking equipment.

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 K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Large amount of dead cockroaches found throughout the facility. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches or 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

criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Lack of liquid hand cleanser and single use paper towels at hand wash sink. [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

Food properly labeled and honestly presented

Inspector’s notes

Various pre-packaged non PHF sold at self service area, are not properly labeled for sale. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

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 problems

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