Santa Clara County, CA

Mariscos El Dorado

Name: Mariscos El Dorado
Address: 5272 Monterey Rd # D, Santa Clara County, CA

5272 Monterey Rd # D

Last inspected Aug 14, 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

Aug 14, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Shrimp measured 49F in preparation unit, squid measured 50F in preparation unit. Ambient air of preparation unit measured 50F. Per PIC, the items had been in the preparation unit since the day before. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PHF in preparation unit 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 K48Other

Official wording

Plan review

Inspector’s notes

Facility requires a food preparation sink and a second handwash sink in the food preparation area. [CA] Facility must submit plans to this department by 09/14/2026 to install a food preparation sink and a second handwash sink. Final inspection must occur by EH Plan Check by 10/14/2026. **Facility must also submit standard operating procedures for how they will operate with a food preparation sink prior to opening and operating facility for approval by this department.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Preparation unit was not maintaining PHF at 41F or below. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below.

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Scoop handles in contact with food in bulk food storage containers. Observed bowl used as scoop in bulk food storage container. [CA] Provide scoops with handles and store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.

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 14, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Apr 1, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Deep fryer and prep table no longer in use in the back of the facility. Per PIC, they are not going to be using it anymore. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Dust and debris noted around the kitchen walls. [CA] Clean/sanitize the walls of the kitchen area regularly.

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

criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Only hand wash station within the kitchen area was missing paper towels and soap at the time of inspection. [CA] Hand wash stations must be fully stocked at all times. [COS] PIC added paper towels into dispenser and soap.

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.

Apr 22, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND SPIDER WEBS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] CLEAN THE WALLS 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 SOME KEYS STORED ON THE MEAT SLICER IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

FOUND BREAK PARTS CLEANER SPRAY BOTTLE STORED ABOVE A CONTAINERS WITH ONIONS ON A SHELF IN THE KITCHEN. FOUND A CONTAINER WITH SANITIZER STORED NEXT TO A SAC OF ONIONS IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE CLEANER BOTTLES SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 22, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 11, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

FOURTH TIME VIOLATION FOUND THE MEXICAN RICE IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. [CA] DO NOT USE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS TO HOLD THE RICE. USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR DO NOT USE ANY BAG IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT.

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

FOUND THE FAN IN THE KITCHEN WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. [CA] CLEAN THIS PART 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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE RAW CHICKEN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING. [CA] USE THE FOOD PREPARATION SINK TO DO ANY FOOD RINSING, THAWING ETC.

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

criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

MISSING PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP IN THE DISPENSERS AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. 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.

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND CLEAN POTS ON A SHELF NEAR THE MOP SINK IN CLOSE PROXIMITY WITH THE MOP BUCKET AND MOP SINK. FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS NOT RELATED TO THE RESTAURANT STORED ON A SHELF NEAR THE MOP SINK. [CA] A SEPARATE AREA SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR THE STORAGE OF THE CLEAN POTS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR THE BUSINESS. AND REMOVE ANY ITEMS THAT ARE NOT NEEDED TO RUN THE RESTAURANT.