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Santa Clara County, CA

La Sonorense Bakery

163 Willow St

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 4, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Accumulation of dust and food debris observed on floors and shelving. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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 K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

In the 2 door upright display cooler: cooked refried beans and potatoes observed cooling in deep metal containers and covered with plastic wrap. [CA] After heating or hot holding, Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cooled rapidly from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Approved cooling methods include: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans 2) Separating the food into thinner or smaller portions 3) Using rapid cooling equipment (Ex. blast chiller) 4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer (ex. stainless steel) 5) Adding ice as an ingredient 6) Using ice paddles 7) Using an ice bath and stirring frequently 8) Accordance with a HACCP plan Cooling foods shall have enough space around the containers for cold air to circulate, be loosely covered, or uncovered and stirred as frequently needed to evenly cool.

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 temperature

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 4, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 21, 2025

Pass

11 recorded violations

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE FRONT OF THE SLIDE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND SLIDING DOORS BASE. [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 problems
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A BOWL BEING USED TO SCOOP THE SUGAR IN THE BAKERY. [CA] PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE AND KEEP THE HANDLE OUTSIDE THE FOOD.

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 K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A SPRAY BOTTLE WITHOUT A LABEL IN THE JUICE AREA. [CA] PROVIDE A LABEL.

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
minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

MISSING THERMOMETER FOR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MISSING PROBE LIKE THERMOMETER TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOOD. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.

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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

MISSING THE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. [CA] PROVIDE TEST STRIPS.

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
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

FOUND BAGELS AT 115F, BURRITOS 120F AND PRETZELS WITH HAM AT 105 IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT SERVICE DESK. [CA] KEEP HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 135F OR ABOVE. NOTE: THE FOOD WAS REHEATED TO 165 AND PLACED BACK IN THE UNIT WITH INCREASED HEAT.

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 temperature
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES ON THE WALL BY THE FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN THE BAKERY AREA. [CA] REMOVE THE MOLD. FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES BY THE BACK DOOR. [CA] CLEAN THE FLOORS 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 problems
minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN HAS HOT WATER AT 71F. [CA] PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100F.

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
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND RUSTED SHELVES IN THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. [CA] REPLACE THE SHELVES. FOUND PLASTIC NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR THE BREAD. [CA] USE FOOD GRADE NSF APPROVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE MOP STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. [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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND MILK BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 21, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 20, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Single use paper towels are not installed in an approved dispenser. Liquid hand cleanser is not installed in an approved dispenser. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in 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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Scoop in bulk container lacks a handle.[CA] Use scoop with handle and store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Flan cooling at front countertop lacks protection from the public.[CA] Food on display shall be protected from cross-contamination, by the use of an approved sneeze guard that intercept a direct line between the consumer's mouth and the food being displayed.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 20, 2025 · Original Source

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