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Santa Clara County, CA

Lopez Taqueria

305 N Fair Oaks Av

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 7, 2026

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Front doors propped open. [CA] Keep front doors closed to eliminate harborage of vermin.

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Food stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Brown mold-like substance on front panel of ice machine. [CA] Keep inside of ice machine clean and sanitized.

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

Chips stored on shelves next to walk-in were uncovered. [CA] Ensure unpackaged food is protected from contamination (overhead and in general) during preparation, storage or display by use of lids, labeled containers, display cases, plastic wrap or dispensers.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Bowls used as scoops inside bulk ingredient bins. [CA] Use approved utensils such as scoops or spoons with handles to ensure hands do not come in direct contact with 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 K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

Cooling soup in large metal pots. [CA] Properly cool PHF's using shallow containers, using no more than 2 inches for solid foods and no more than 3 inches for liquids.

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 7, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 21, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

1. Washed and wet containers stacked on top of each other at ware-washing area. [CA]: Equipment and utensils must be properly air dried after sanitizing and prior to stacking. 2. Brown and pink grime on the interior surface of ice machine. No direct contamination. [CA]: Properly clean and sanitize the interior of ice machine. Food contact surface equipment shall be maintained clean at all times. Ensure ice is protected at all times during cleaning.

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 K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Accumulation of dust throughout the baffle filters of ventilation hood. [CA]: Remove dust and routinely clean baffle filters.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

One food handler training certificate is expired. [CA]: Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

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
minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

*REPEAT VIOLATION* In the 2 door reach in freezer, raw chicken was stored directly above cooked menudo. [CA]: Properly store raw food items beneath and separate from ready to eat food.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Uncovered nacho chips stored on shelving rack by walk in cooler. [CA]: Ensure unpackaged food is protected from contamination (overhead and in general) during preparation, storage or display by use of lids, labeled containers, display cases, plastic wrap or dispensers.

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, Oct 21, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 15, 2024

Pass

8 recorded violations

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INSIDE WHITE FLAP IN THE ICE MACHINE. [CA] CLEAN AND SANITIZE THIS PART 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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A HOLE ON THE WALL IN THE RESTROOM. [CA] REPAIR THE WALL.

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 K49Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Permits available

Inspector’s notes

THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERMIT HAS EXPIRED. [CA] MUST HAVE A VALID PERMIT TO OPERATE.

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
minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A COUPLE OF SPOONS INSIDE THE HAND WASH SINK NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. [CA] DO NOT STORE ANY UTENSILS IN THE HAND WASH SINK.

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
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE SLICED CHEESE AT 51F STORED ON THE COUNTER ACROSS THE COOKING RANGE. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW OR USE TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FOR UP TO 4 HRS AND DISCARD THE REMAINING CHEESE AFTER THE 4 HRS.

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 K26Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used; frozen food

Inspector’s notes

FOUND SHRIMP BEING THAWED IN STANDING WATER IN A CONTAINER ON THE COUNTER. [CA] FROZEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SHALL ONLY BE THAWED IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS: 1) UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41°F OR BELOW, 2) COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER POTABLE RUNNING WATER FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED TWO HOURS AT A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70°F OR BELOW, AND WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLUSH OFF LOOSE PARTICLES INTO THE SINK DRAIN, 3) IN A MICROWAVE OVEN, IF IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY IMMEDIATE PREPARATION, 4) AS A PART OF A COOKING PROCESS.

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE MOP 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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE RAW FISH STORED ABOVE THE READY TO EAT SAUCES IN THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. [CA] ENSURE TO PLACE THE RAW FOOD OF ANIMAL ORIGIN BELOW THE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD.

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, Nov 15, 2024 · Original Source

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