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Santa Clara County, CA

Mexico Bakery Inc

1560 Alum Rock Av

Last inspected May 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

May 29, 2026

Pass

8 recorded violations

minorCode K32Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled and honestly presented

Inspector’s notes

FOUND PREPACKAGED COOKIES ON THE FRONT COUNTER NOT LABELED. [CA] FOOD PREPACKAGED IN A FOOD FACILITY SHALL BEAR A LABEL THAT COMPLIES WITH THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS PRESCRIBED BY THE SHERMAN FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC LAW, THE LABEL INFORMATION SALL INCLUDE: 1. NAME OF THE FOOD 2. CONTENTS OF THE FOOD IE: OZ 3. INGREDIENTS 4. NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR. MISSING THE LABEL FOR A COUPLE OF FLOUR WORKING CONTAINER. [CA] PROVIDE LABEL.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
minorCode K47Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s notes

MISSING THE HAND WASH SIGN IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. [CA] PROVIDE 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
minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

MISSING THE TOILET TANK COVER IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. [CA] PROVIDE COVER.

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 THE SIDE DOOR OPEN. [CA] CLOSE THE DOOR TO PREVENT THE ENTRANCE OF PESTS.

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE FOOD PREPARATION COUNTER. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE CAKE DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS. [CA] THIS THIS AREA MORE OFTEN. FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE BACK OF THE ICE MACHINE. [CA] CLEAN AND SANITIZE THIS AREA 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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A WALL MOUNTED ELECTRIC BUG ZAPPER ON THE WALL ABOVE THE CONTAINERS WITH ORANGES AT THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. [CA] RELOCATED THE ZAPPER TO A PLACE THAT IS NOT ABOVE FOOD STORAGE, FOOD PREPARATION AREAS OR WARE WASHING AREAS. FOUND A BOX DIVIDER FOR THE TRAYS MADE OF RAW WOOD. [CA] EQUIPMENT FOR FOOD OR EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHALL BE MADE OF NON ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

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 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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 29, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Aug 14, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

Routine Inspection

Aug 8, 2025

Conditional Pass

13 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed about half inch gap in under the back door and floor. [CA] Install a door sweep to prevent entrance of vermin.

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Observed interior of ice machine with brown residue throughout machine; observed food prep sink with encrusted food stains/debris; observed flies landing on sinks and counter tops in the back of the facility; observed table mounted can opener blade with heavy build up of dry residue. [CA] wash, rinse and sanitize all food contact surfaces to prevent contamination. [SA] Staff were actively cleaning during inspection.

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 K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Observed toilet bowl lid missing in the women's restroom. Vent cover is missing in the women's restroom. [CA] provide missing lid and vent cover.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Walls and floors throughout kitchen have food residue and stains. [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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed a wall mounted electric bug zapper on wall behind the ware washing machine. [CA] Discontinue using this specific electric bug zapper as it is not approved; use a sconce style wall mounted bug device which cannot be installed over food prep or ware washing areas. 2.Food bin observed broken near prep sink; middle door of prep unit is broken in front of the cook-line. [CA] Repair lid maintain in good repair. 3. Gaskets are torn and riped on doors of prep unit in front of cook-line. [CA] Repair gaskets and maintain in good repair. 4. Staff are using gloves to stop water from draining at 3 comp sink. [CA] Provide approved drain stoppers for sinks. 5. Thin condensate line is leaking water inside the prep sink in front of the cook-line resulting in water accumulation. [CA] Repair condensate maintain in good repair.

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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Encrusted food residue and stains observed throughout exterior of baking and food equipment, such as table mounted can opener. Observed slimy organic growth throughout sliding door display case windows (where cakes are stored). [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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

Observed about 3 knives stored between the wall and a pipe in the dough prep area; knives were not being used. [CA] Store knives in an approved manner such as a magnetic knife rack or approved container. [COS] knives were relocated to ware washing sink.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw shell eggs on the counter; per employee eggs have been out for an undetermined amount of time. Observed various potentially hazardous foods between 45F - 50F in the prep unit in front of the cook-line; per employee food was brought into unit about 1.5 hour before inspection from the walk-in cooler. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] an ice bath was created for the foods in the prep unit. Eggs were voluntarily discarded by PIC - see VC&D. Owner called a refrigeration technician during inspection.

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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Chlorine test strips are not available. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing. Measure 100 ppm chlorine when sanitizing at 3 comp sink.

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 K13Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

Observed fly land on a piece of bread dough. Observed liquid spill inside garlic salt bin from the food prep sink resulting in garlic salt being contaminated (bin is located under drainboard of prep sink in the back of the kitchen). Observed ice with black particles in the ice machine. [CA] Food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health and shall be discarded immediately. Protect food to prevent contamination. [COS] dough, garlic salt and ice were voluntarily discarded by employee. Specialist instructed staff to cover foods and protect bread on baker's rack.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Some bulk food storage bins lack a label. [CA] Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food if not easily recognizable.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K32Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled and honestly presented

Inspector’s notes

Observed about 5 containers of chocoflan missing a label - cake is made in house. [CA] Bulk food that is available for consumer self-service shall be prominently labeled with either of the following in plain view of the customer: 1) the manufacturer's or processor's label or 2) a card or sign with the common name of the food and list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
criticalCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed about 5 house flies throughout the kitchen. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. [SA] staff were actively eliminating flies in kitchen.

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 8, 2025 · Original Source

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