Santa Clara County, CA

Mari's Delights

Name: Mari's Delights
Address: 1507 S Winchester Bl, Santa Clara County, CA

1507 S Winchester Bl

Last inspected May 6, 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.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Routine Inspection

May 6, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Four left over tamales measured 125 F and steam table was closed. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] Steam table should not be turned off until all the tamales are gone. Cold display unit with on glass of strawberry cream and jell was measured 50F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] Adjust the display unit setting or fix the unit so it will measure 41F and 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 temperature

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 6, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Aug 21, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

EMPLOYEE WAS EATING IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] Employee shall eat in the designated break area only. Employee can't eat while serving food.

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 K48Other

Official wording

Plan review

Inspector’s notes

EXPIRED PERMIT AND FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION WAS POSTED. [CA] Post valid health certifictaioons.

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

TAMALE TONG WAS PLACED ON THE HOT HOLDING TABLE. [CA] A TONG TO CARRY TAMALES SHALL BE STORED IN A CONTAINER.

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

criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER WAS EMPTY. [CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required.

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.

Dec 12, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Hand washing sink was blocked with the foil box. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times.

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.

Oct 8, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K49Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Permits available

Inspector’s notes

Facility is operating without a permit. [CA] A food facility shall not be open for business without a valid permit. (114067(b) & (c), 114381 (a), 114381.2, 114387). Facility has 48 hours to pay permit fee $1,383.75 OR our office will post a closure sign.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 8, 2024 · Original Source