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Santa Clara County, CA

El Rancho Foods

211 1st St

Last inspected May 1, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

1 inspection

Routine Inspection

May 1, 2025

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4 recorded violations

minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Wiping cloths are out of sanitizer bucket at the time of inspection. Sanitizer buckets are not present within the facility. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

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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

Food noted within the floor of the walk in freezer of the meat department. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

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

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Multiple damaged floor tiles noted within the restrooms. [CA] Replace broken floor tiles with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable.

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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 K07Food temperature

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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

PHFs within grab and go refrigeration were measured at 45*F at the time of inspection. Only right side of refrigeration is not meeting temperature. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] Per PIC, technician is on there way to address issue.

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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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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 1, 2025 · Original Source

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