Follow-Up Inspection
Sep 3, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 3, 2025 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Guadalajara Market
829 Borregas Av
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2 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Aug 25, 2025
Conditional Pass
14 recorded violations
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
THE DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING CEVICHE IS UNABLE TO KEEP THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. [CA] REPAIR/ADJUST THE REFRIGERATOR SO THAT IT CAN KEEP THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. NOTE: THE OPERATOR STATES THAT THEY CLEANED IT LAST NIGHT AND THEY MOVED THE THERMOSTAT. AFTER THE THERMOSTAT WAS ADJUSTED, THE TEMPERATURE STARTED TO DECREASE. COS
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesminorCode K13Contamination
Official wording
Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A FEW DENTED CANS ON THE FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES. [CA] REMOVE DENTED CANS FOR RETURN OR DISCARD.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationcriticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE FOOD IN THE DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR AT 60F (CHEESE, CEVICHE, CUERITOS SALAD). [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. NOTE: THE FOOD HAS BEEN STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS, PER OPERATOR.
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 temperatureminorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.
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
FOUND BEVERAGE CANS STORED INSIDE THE RESTROOM. [CA] DO NOT STORE BEVERAGE CANS IN THE RESTROOM.
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 THE FRONT DOOR OPEN. [CA] CLOSE THE FRONT DOORS.
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 K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF FLY ACTIVITY. [CA] ELIMINATE ALL FLY PRESENCE.
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
THE HOT WATER FAUCET AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT IS NOT WORKING. [CA] REPAIR FAUCET.
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 problemsminorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE TOILET PAPER ROLLS OUTSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER. [CA] PROVIDE THE TOILET PAPER ROLL INSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER.
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 K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
REPEAT VIOLATON MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS AND THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR THE FOOD EMPLOYEES. [CA] WITHIN 2 WEEKS PROVIDE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS AND THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS VIOLATION MAY RESULT IN OFFICE HEARING OR FURTHER LEGAL ACTION.
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 issuesminorCode K47Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Signs posted; last inspection report available
Inspector’s notes
MISSING THE HAND WASH SIGN IN THE RESTROOM. [CA] PROVIDE A HAND WASH SIGN.
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 issuesminorCode K29Chemicals
Official wording
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A SPRAY BOTTLE WITHOUT LABEL ON THE COUNTER AT THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. [CA] LABEL SPRAY BOTTLE.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyminorCode K39Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Thermometers provided, accurate
Inspector’s notes
THE THERMOMETER IN THE DISPLAY CASE WITH THE CEVICHE IS IN DISREPAIR. [CA] PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuescriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
MISSING PAPER TOWELS IN THE SECOND RESTROOM. [CA] PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS. 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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 25, 2025 · Original Source