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Santa Clara County, CA

El Toro Mambo Restobar

2988 Almaden Ex

Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Feb 27, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

No paper towel dispenser provided at bar hand wash sink. Paper towel roll observed next to sink. [CA] Ensure paper towels are protected from contamination. Provide a paper towel dispenser.

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.

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minorCode K48Other

Official wording

Plan review

Inspector’s notes

1) Knight upright warewash machine in kitchen installed without prior approval. -No Type II hood above warewash machine 2) Under counter warewash machine in bar installed without prior plan check approval. 3) Cooking equipment installed without prior plan check approval. 1 Wolf 6 burner range 1 Moffat turbofan 1 gas rice cooker 3) Water heater installed without prior plan check approval. [CA] Submit plans to our Plan Check Department by 3/13/26. Contact DEH Plan Check at (408)918-3400 or www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. Note: Plan check consultation hours are Monday- Friday: 730AM-10AM and afternoon by appointment only at address above.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 27, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 3, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

1) No paper towel dispensers provided at restroom hand wash stations. [CA] Ensure paper towels are protected from contamination. Provide paper towel dispensers.

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.

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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Worn gaskets observed on bar display cooler doors. [CA] Replace gaskets and maintain in good condition.

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.

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minorCode K48Other

Official wording

Plan review

Inspector’s notes

1) Knight upright warewash machine in kitchen installed without prior approval. -No Type II hood above warewash machine 2) Under counter warewash machine in bar installed without prior plan check approval. 3) Cooking equipment installed without prior plan check approval. 1 Wolf 6 burner range 1 Moffat turbofan 1 gas rice cooker 3) Water heater installed without prior plan check approval. [CA] Submit plans to our Plan Check Department by 1/5/26. Contact DEH Plan Check at (408)918-3400 or www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. Note: Plan check consultation hours are Monday- Friday: 730AM-10AM and afternoon by appointment only at address above.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 3, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 16, 2025

Pass

7 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The ambient temperature inside the walk in refrigerator was measured at above 50F. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below.

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.

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criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

The following Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) were measured at improper holding temperatures at 50F and above: held inside the walk in refrigerator for more than 4 hours : Peperoni, cheese, sour cream, cooked ribs, raw pork, salsa, caldo. held in the steam table : Potato puree (118F), cooked onion (60F ) , sauce (70F). The ambient temperature at the walk in was measured at 50F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Ensure the walk in refrigerator is able to hold the temperature at 41F or below prior to storing any PHFs inside. [COS] PHFs were VC&D by PIC.

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.

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minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Chlorine test strips are not available. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

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.

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minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Bulk foods stored in open bags. Boxed food stored directly on the floor in the dry storage area. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination. Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids.

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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Heavy mold like buildup inside the ice machine panel. Heavy mold like buildup on the cooling rack cover inside the walk in refrigerator. [CA] Clean and sanitize routinely to prevent potential contamination.

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.

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minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Cooked potatoes and other ready to eat food items are stored directly below raw meat inside the upright refrigerator. [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.

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minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Food Safety Certificate is not available upon request. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 16, 2025 · Original Source

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