Santa Clara County, CA

Los Lagos Mexican Restaurant

Name: Los Lagos Mexican Restaurant
Address: 4080 Monterey Rd, Santa Clara County, CA

4080 Monterey Rd

Last inspected Aug 14, 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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5 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 14, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

THE ICE MACHINE HAS MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE OUTSIDE TOP PART. [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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE MOP INSIDE THE MOP SINK. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY. FOUND A PURSE STORED ON A SHELF NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.

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 RAW GROUND BEEF AND RAW LIVER STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOOD IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] STORE RAW FOOD OF ANIMAL ORIGIN BELOW 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

FOUND A SAC OF CARROTS 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.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 14, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 2, 2026

Pass

7 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

THE COLD WATER AT THE SECOND HAND WASH SINK WAS NOT DISPENSING. [CA] ENSURE THAT COLD AND HOT WATER IS BEING DISPENSED AT THE HAND WASH SINK. COS

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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A MOP INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

MISSING PAPER TOWELS AT THE SECOND HAND WASH SINK IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. [CA] PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS IN AN APPROVED DISPENSER.

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.

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE BOTTOM AND FRONT OF THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

FOUND RAW BEEF STORED ON A SHELF ABOVE ONIONS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] STORE RAW FOODS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN BELOW COOKED OR READY TO EAT FOOD.

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

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minorCode K04Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A FOOD EMPLOYEE EATING CARROTS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. [CA] ENSURE THE EMPLOYEES EAT IN AN AREA AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A CLOTH BEING USED TO COVER THE CORN MASA. [CA] USE ONLY FOOD GRADE COVERS. COS

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 2, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Jun 19, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 19, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Jun 18, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

ABOUT 20 LBS OF BIRRIA AND 30 LBS OF MENUDO WERE FOUND AT 48F STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER OVERNIGHT. [CA] KEEP THE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. SEE VC&D

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE WALK IN COOLER KEEPING THE FOOD AT 48F. [CA] REPAIR/ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE TO BE ABLE TO KEEP THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. DO NOT USE THE WALK IN COOLER TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD UNTIL IT IS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

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

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

Routine Inspection

Jun 3, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. [CA] CLEAN THE COVERS 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 K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A MOP STORED INSIDE THE MOP SINK. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY. FOUND A GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK DOOR GREATER THAN AN QUARTER OF AN INCH. [CA] REDUCE THE GAP TO NO GREATER THAN A QUARTER OF AN INCH.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE MENUDO AT 46F AND MEXICAN RICE AT 45F STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

criticalCode K13Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE MEXICAN RICE AND CHILES RELLENOS NOT COVERED AND UNDER THE PATH OF SPRINKLING WATER COMING OUT OF THE FAN IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] FOOD SHALL BE FREE OF ANY CONTAMINANT. SEE VC&D.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE WALK IN COOLER WITH THE FAN DRIPPING/SPRINKLING WATER OUT FROM THE COMPRESSOR. [CA] REPAIR THE REFRIGERATOR.

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A WIPING CLOTH STORED ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTH 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

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