Routine Inspection
Jan 29, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Lopez Taqueria #4
3161 Senter Rd # C
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4 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Sep 5, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE BUCHE BEEF AT 46F IN THE GLASS DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW.
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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
MISSING THE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE 100 PPM CHLORINE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [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 problemsminorCode K49Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Permits available
Inspector’s notes
THE PERMIT HAS EXPIRED ON 8/31/25. [CA] FOOD FACILITY SHALL NOT BE OPEN FOR BUSINESS WITHOUT A VALID HEALTH PERMIT. PLEASE REMIT ANNUAL PERMIT FEE TO THIS OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
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 issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 5, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Oct 4, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 4, 2024 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 1, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
minorCode K38Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
THE HOOD BAFFLES HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE. [CA] CLEAN MORE OFTEN.
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 issuesminorCode 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. FOUND GAPS GREATER THAT A QUARTER OF AN INCH ON THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE BACK SCREENED DOOR. [CA] ENSURE THAT THE GAPS ARE LESS THAN A QUARTER OF AN INCH.
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 K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR NEAR THE COOKING AREA IS UNABLE TO KEEP THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. [SA] REPAIR/ADJUST THE REFRIGERATOR SO THAT IT CAN KEEP THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW.
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 K39Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Thermometers provided, accurate
Inspector’s notes
MISSING A THERMOMETER FOR THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR NEAR THE COOKING AREA. [CA] PROVIDE A 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 K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
FOUND SALAD DRESSING IN THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR AT 52F. [CA] COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SHALL BE KEPT AT 41F OR BELOW. THE FOOD HAD BEEN STORED HERE FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS, PER OPERATOR. RELOCATE FOOD AND DO NOT USE REFRIGERATOR UNTIL IT IS SERVICED AND WORKS PROPERLY.
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 temperatureOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 1, 2024 · Original Source