Santa Clara County, CA

Los Tacos De Mi Tierra

Name: Los Tacos De Mi Tierra
Address: 1150 Mc Ginness Av # B, Santa Clara County, CA

1150 Mc Ginness Av # B

Last inspected May 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Routine Inspection

May 13, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

Cooling of freshly cooked beans was being carried out at room temperature. [CA] All hot-held food products must be cooled from 135 OF to 70 OF within the first two hours and from 70 OF to 41 OF with another four hours by: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans. (2) Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions. (3) Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT. (4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer. (5) Adding ice as an ingredient. (6) Using ice paddles. (7) Inserting appropriately designed containers in an ice bath and stirring frequently. The manager demonstrated the proper cooling procedure using an ice bath and smaller portions.

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Raw food products like shell eggs were stored above ready to eat food products inside the walk-in cooler. [CA] To prevent possible contamination, ready-to-eat food products and produce must be stored above or by the said of raw food products.

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

The ice scoop for the ice machine was stored on an unclean surface. [CA] All reusable utensils including the ice scoop must be stored on clean surface/container in between use.

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Some recently sanitized utensils were stacked together on the utensil storage shelf. [CA] Air dry all clean utensils before staking them together.

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, May 13, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 6, 2026

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

There is no approved sanitizer measuring strip to measure the concentration of the chemicals used to sanitize dishes and utensils in the facility. [CA] Provide approved sanitizer measuring strips for the chemicals used in sanitizing utensils. equipment, and food contact surfaces.

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 K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

There was no functional thermometer inside of the double door preparation fridge located in the cook line. [CA] To monitor the ambient air temperature of the units, please install a functional thermometer on all refrigeration units. There was not a functional prob thermometer to measure the internal temperature of the cold and hot food products. [CA] Provide an approved prob type thermometer and use it with regular calibration and sanitization.

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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The drainpipe from the ice machine was immersed inside the floor sink. [CA] To prevent possible contamination from backup of sewage, please provide at least one inch air gap between the floor sink and the drainpipes.

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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

The exhaust vent cover for one of the restroom is detached from the ceiling. [CA] To prevent vermin infestation and for proper functioning of the exhaust fan, please seal the gap immediately.

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 K47Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s notes

The ceiling panel above the cook line are misplaced. [CA] To prevent vermin infestation, please seal the ceiling immediately.

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

There is no handwash station in the front preparation area. [CA] Please install a handwash station in the front preparation area. Plan and specification must be submitted to our office's plancheck division via email at dehplancheck@deh.sccgov.org or in person in the address written on the top left corner of this report form.

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.

Jul 24, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The back door was left open. [CA] To prevent insect/rodent infections, keep the backdoor always closed or install a screen door.

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 K08Other

Official wording

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

There was no time/temperature log for pastor gyro stored on the gyro machine. [CA] Any food product stored outside the safe temperature zone (room temperature) must be monitored using time/temperature log.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Couple of drain and houseflies were observed in the preparation area and some in the front dining area. [CA] Eliminate all insects and rodents from the facility by a legal method.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 24, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 15, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Some food products on boxes were stored directly on the floor or on milk crate back in the kitchen area. [CA] To prevent insect hiding and breading and for easy cleaning of the floor area, please store all food products at least six inches off the floor on approved shelf or dunnage rack.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Couple of wet/soiled wiping cloths were stored on the counters. [CA] Wet/soiled wiping cloths must be stored in a bucket that has standard sanitizer concentration in between use which is 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine (bleach).

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

Couple of open cup employee drinks were stored on the preparation tables. [CA] To prevent possible contamination, employees may only drink with covered cup container and store their drink in designated areas.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode K47Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s notes

Current Environmental Health permit was not posted on public view. [CA] The most current Environmental Health permit must be posted on public view at all the time.

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Employee was observed washing and sanitizing dishes from a bucket that contains mixture of soap and sanitizer using a sponge. [CA] Any reusable utensil or equipment must be washed with soapy water in the first sink, rinsed in the middle compartment with a clean water, and sanitize in the last compartment of the wash sink using a solution that contains 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine, unless otherwise specified by manufacturer of the chemical

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

The ice scoop for the ice machine was stored on unclean surface. [CA] All reusable utensils including the ice scoop must be stored on clean surface/container in between use. Boxes of single use and other utensils were stored on the floor back in the storage area. [CA] For easy floor cleaning and to prevent insect/rodent infestation and hiding, store all utensils/equipment at least six inches off the floor on approved shelf/dunnage rack at all the time.