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Santa Clara County, CA

La Plaza Market

40 S Rengstorff Av

Last inspected Apr 30, 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

Apr 30, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

onion bags stored in shed without full enclosure [CA]properly store food to prevent pest contamination

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

p-trap to 3 compartment sink in meat dept leaking [CA]maintain plumbing in 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 problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 30, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 18, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

broken wall in meat walk in cooler [CA]maintain wall in good repair

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
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

loose inside release to meat walk in cooler latch [CA]maintain equipments in good repair

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 issues
minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

bags of onion stored in storage area with enclosure [CA]properly store food to prevent pest contamination

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 18, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 30, 2024

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Raw chicken stored above dairy items within the walk in 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.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

The flooring surface within the walk in freezer is in disrepair. [CA] Replace broken floor areas with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. The meat department walk in refrigerator wall is in disrepair. [CA] Repair the wall with a durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable surface.

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
minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed fly activity within the store. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies. Air curtains shall be in operation over all open exterior doors to prevent flying pests.

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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Facility lacks rubber stoppers at all warewashing sinks. [CA] Plugs/stoppers shall be available to fill up the warewashing 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
minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Observed the storage of flour, rice and other foods within the exterior loading dock area. Area is not fully enclosed. [CA] Food or food related equipment shall be stored in an approved fully enclosed food facility.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

Observed the storage of 2 stroke motor oil on top of the rotisserie oven. Employee stated that the oil is used to lubricate the meat slicer. [CA] Store chemicals separate and away from the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces and linens. Use food grade oils/ lubricants.

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 unsafely

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 30, 2024 · Original Source

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