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Santa Clara County, CA

Los Mitotes Restaurant

1678 Story Rd

Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 24, 2026

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K19Food temperature

Official wording

Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods

Inspector’s notes

THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DOES NOT REFERENCE THE FOOD SERVED RAW ON THE MENU. [CA] ON THE MENU, REFERENCE WHICH FOOD IS SERVED RAW TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY.

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.

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minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF FLY ACTIVITY. [CA] ELIMINATE ALL FLY PRESENCE.

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
criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

THE WALL SOAP DISPENSER AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS BROKEN. [CA] PROVIDE A WORKING SOAP DISPENSER. COS

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.

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minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND TWO CO2 TANKS NOT FASTENED TO A RIGID STRUCTURE IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] FASTEN CO2 TANKS TO A RIGID STRUCTURE. A PAPER CUP IS BEING USED TO SCOOP SUGAR FROM THE WORKING CONTAINER. [CA] USE FOOD GRADE WASHABLE 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 K22Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

Inspector’s notes

THE ICE MACHINE DRIPS WATER ONTO THE FLOOR. [CA] REPAIR THE ICE MACHINE.

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.

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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND GROCERY BAG PLASTIC BEING USED AS A LINER TO MAKE THE TORTILLAS. [CA] USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC TO LINE THE TORTILLA MAKER. THE DOOR (LID) TO THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN DISREPAIR. [CA] REPAIR THE LID.

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, Aug 24, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Aug 25, 2025

Pass

8 recorded violations

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed pink/brown organic growth inside the ice machine; no contamination of ice observed. [CA] Clean ice machine by washing with soap and water, rinsing and sanitizing using at least 100 ppm chlorine. 2. Table mounted can opener blade has heavy build up of food residue. [CA] Clean table mounted blade by washing with soap and water, rinsing and sanitizing using at least 100 ppm chlorine. 3. Meat slicer blade has dry food residue. [CA] Meat slicer shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized every 4 hours or less after initial 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.

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minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Observed container of oil stored on the floor near the ice machine. [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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Black organic growth observed on the back wall of 3 comp sink. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. 2. Cardboard and aluminum lining observed on shelves. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes and aluminum to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent.

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.

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criticalCode K16Other

Official wording

Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw shell oysters in the walk-in cooler with no shellstock tag; per PIC, the oysters were removed from the box last night and tag was discarded. [CA] Shellstock tags shall remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty and shall be maintained for 90 calendar days from date of harvest. [COS] PIC voluntarily discarded the oysters in the trash and denatured with chlorine.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Grease accumulation observed in hood. [CA] Maintain hood clean.

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.

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed accumulation of dust on the walls throughout facility. Observed accumulation of water on floor near the meat slicer; per PIC water is from cleaning. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean.

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

1. Observed tile broken/disrepair under the hand sink and on the left side of the cooking equipment. [CA] Repair the floor tiles to prevent entry of vermin. 2. Mops are drying inside the mop sink. [CA] After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

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 K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Fruit flies observed near mop room. Observed 1 dead american cockroach near mop sink. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies. Clean and sanitize all impacted areas.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 25, 2025 · Original Source

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