Follow-Up Inspection
Jul 22, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 22, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
El Pan Dulce Bakery
1657 Mckee Rd 10
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3 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Jul 20, 2026
Conditional Pass
5 recorded violations
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE FLOOR IN THE BAKING AREA IN DISREPAIR. [CA] REPAIR THE FLOOR.
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 problemscriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A PAN STORED INSIDE THE HAND WASH SINK AND A COUPLE OF SACS WITH TAMALES HUSKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE SINK. [CA] KEEP THE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. COS
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 problemsminorCode K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE MASA STORED IN A GARBAGE PLASTIC BAG IN THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. [CA] STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode K08Other
Official wording
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
FOUND LACK OF TIME MARKING FOR THE MILK ON THE SELF SERVE COUNTER. [CA] . WHEN TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL IS USED, FOOD SHALL BE MARKED TO INDICATE 4 HRS PAST THE POINT IN TIME WHEN FOOD WAS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND WRITTEN PROCEDURES SHALL BE MAINTAINED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND AN EMPLOYEE’S CUP WITH COFFEE STORED NEXT TO FOOD RELATED ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] PROVIDE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS WITH A LID.
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 insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 20, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jul 21, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Prepackaged raw beef is stored on shelf above bread dough inside the walk-in cooler. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items. [COS] PIC relocated raw beef below dough.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Flour and debris observed on shelves and counter tops. \ [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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 problemsminorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
Flour bins and other food bins do not have a label. [CA] Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food if not easily recognizable.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Chlorine test strips not available. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing. Provide chlorine test paper to measure sanitizer concentration of 100 ppm when ware washing.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 21, 2025 · Original Source