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Santa Clara County, CA

La Costena Mexican Grill Inc

235 E Middlefield Rd # 1a

Last inspected Nov 3, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

1 inspection

Routine Inspection

Nov 3, 2025

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4 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE MOP STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY.

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 insects
minorCode K31Contamination

Official wording

Consumer self service does prevent contamination

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE SPOONS AND FORKS FOR SELF SERVICE EXPOSED TO OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. [CA] STORE THE UTENSILS WITH THE EATING PART FACING DOWN OR IN A WAY TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.

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 contamination
minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A COUPLE OF WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE FOOD PREPARATION COUNTERS IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

FOUND AN EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE FOOD PREPARATION SINK. [CA] WASH DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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 problems

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

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