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Santa Clara County, CA

Macarena

420 Ramona St

Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jun 10, 2026

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Raw chicken noted above raw beef/pork in walk in . [CA] Store raw chicken below or next to raw beef/pork.

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

2 light bulbs are out in 2 of the ventilation hoods. [CA] Replace with new light bulbs.

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 K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

6+ fruit flies noted in the bar. [CA] Eliminate the fruit flies.

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.

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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Measured sanitizer at 3 comp sink dispenser at 500 ppm quaternary ammonium. [CA] Maintain at 200ppm per manufacturer instructions.

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Observed paper plates and mobile food warmers stored in employee restroom. [CA] Relocate food related equipment in another area and not inside the restroom.

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

Observed covered raw meat cooling in a covered container at 58F. [CA] Cool food rapidly by leaving uncovered and using no more than 2 inches for solid food.

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, Jun 10, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Apr 21, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

Measured covered small individual containers of cheesecake at 75F stacked inside small display unit. Cheesecake was prepared this morning. [CA] When cooling PHF's, leave food uncovered and locate in bottom of prep unit to allow rapid cooling. Cool food from 135-70F within 4 hours and 70F-41F within 2 hours. [COS] Cheesecake was relocated to another unit.

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

Observed induction unit outside of hood used to fry dessert pastry in pan. [CA] Any cooking equipment that generates grease is required to be located underneath a hood.

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.

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minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

Lack of thermometer for unit where cheese cake is stored. [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 issues
minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Observed breaded raw beef patty above ready to eat food inside 3 door prep unit. [CA] Store raw meat below ready to eat food. [COS]

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, Apr 21, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 14, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Water at 3 comp sink measured at 117F, water at food prep sink next to convection oven measured at 113F. [CA] A minimum of 120F is required for food prep sinks and 3 compartment sink.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Inoperable hand sink in the employee restroom. [CA] Repair the hand sink. The soap dispenser was detached from the hand sink at the bar. [CA] Secure the soap dispenser to the wall or splash guard.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 14, 2025 · Original Source

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