Routine Inspection
Oct 1, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 1, 2025 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
El Taco De Oro Restaurant & Taqueria
5220 N 1st St
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2 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Nov 25, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed rodent droppings in the back area by the ice machines. No other signs of vermin were observed. [CA] Clean and sanitize areas of 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 insectsminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Observed back door of the facility opened. Back doors leads to a patio-like area that is closed off using a metal gate. [CA] Keep back door closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.
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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed slow drip leak from the ceiling of the kitchen. Water is being caught using small buckets. No contamination of food, food contact surfaces, or food preparation areas observed. PIC stated that a contractor has been scheduled to repair ceiling/roof. [CA] Ceilings of all rooms where nonprepackaged food is handled shall be smooth, of durable construction, and of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. * Note: if leaking becomes worse and/or contamination of food, food storage, food contact surfaces, or food preparation areas is observed, facility shall not operate and immediately cease operations until hazard is abated.
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, Nov 25, 2024 · Original Source