Follow-Up Inspection
Jan 13, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 13, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
El Rancho Foods - Bakery
211 1st St
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Jan 7, 2026
Conditional Pass
2 recorded violations
criticalCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Lack of hot water at handwash and 3 comp sinks (water measured at 61F). [CA] Provide hot water at a minimum of 100F at the handwash station and 120F at the 3 comp warewash sink. [COS] PIC adjusted water heater and restored hot water to all 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 problemscriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
No paper towels in employee restroom. [CA] Provide single use paper towels in dispenser at handwash station at all times. [COS] PIC had staff refill paper towel dispenser during time of inspection.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 7, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Oct 8, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 2, 2025
Conditional Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Bottled medication noted within the kitchen area at the time of inspection. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.
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 insectsminorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
3-Compartment has a leak at the bottom. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.
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 problemscriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
All hand wash stations within the kitchen area are missing paper towels and soap at the time of inspection. [CA] Hand wash stations must be fully stocked at all times. [COS] PIC stocked the hand wash stations.
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 problemscriticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Milk left out within the kitchen area and pic is not sure how long its been out for. Milk was measured at 68*F [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] PHF was VCD by pic at the time of inspection. VCD form was provided.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
May 1, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Floors within the kitchen area have heavy flour build up and pooling of water noted behind the mixing machine. [CA] Regularly clean under equipment to prevent accumulation of 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 problemscriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
All hand wash stations within the back of the facility are missing paper towels at the time of inspection. [CA] Hand wash stations must be fully stocked and operational at all times. [SA] A roll of paper towels is next to hand wash stations.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 1, 2025 · Original Source