Santa Clara County, CA

Mi Rancho Supermarket - Deli

Name: Mi Rancho Supermarket - Deli
Address: 3840 Monterey Rd, Santa Clara County, CA

3840 Monterey Rd

Last inspected May 27, 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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4 inspections

Routine Inspection

May 27, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

THE COLD WATER SUPPLY WAS TURNED OFF. [CA] ENSURE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD AND HOT WATER ALWAYS. COS

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 K31Contamination

Official wording

Consumer self service does prevent contamination

Inspector’s notes

FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK AT 93F. [CA] PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100F.

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A PLASTIC BOWL BEING USED AS A SCOOP FOR THE PICO DE GALLO IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] USE FOOD GRADE WASHABLE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE AND KEEP THE HANDLE OUTSIDE THE FOOD.

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, May 27, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Sep 18, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 18, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 17, 2025

Conditional Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K47Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s notes

BOTH RESTROOMS ARE MISSING THE HAND WASH SIGN. [CA] PROVIDE THE HAND WASH SIGNS.

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

criticalCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 78F. FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK. [CA] PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 120F MINIMUM AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100F AT THE HAND WASH SINK. COS.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE PAPER TOWEL ROLL OUTSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER AT THE HAND WASH SINK. [CA] KEEP THE PAPER TOWEL INSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER. 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

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE TOILET PAPER OUTSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER IN BOTH RESTROOMS. [CA] KEEP THE PAPER TOWEL ROLL IN THE DISPENSER. FOUND THE FLOORS AND THE TOILET IN THE RESTROOM WITH GRIME AND DIRT SPOTS AND TRASH ON THE FLOOR. [CA] CLEAN THE FLOORS AND TOILET 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.

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criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD AT ABOVE 41F FOR OVER 4 HOURS: WHITE RICE 48F, MEXICAN RICE 48F, BEANS 62F IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] KEEP THE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. SEE VC&D NOTE; THE REST OF THE FOOD THAT IS BELOW 41F AND WAS STORED IN THIS WALK IN COOLER FOR LESS THAN 4 HRS, WAS RELOCATED TO A WORKING REFRIGERATOR. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD BELOW 135F IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT: FRIED FISH 110F, SHRIMP DISH 112F, COOKED ONIONS 120F, COOKED CHICKEN 127F, CHILE VERDE 120F, FISH SOUP 128F.

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.

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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE WALK IN COOLER UNABLE TO KEEP THE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. [CA] REPAIR THE WALK IN COOLER SO THAT IT CAN KEEP THE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F 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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 17, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 9, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A PLASTIC BOWL BEING USED TO SCOOP THE MENUDO. [CA] USE FOOD GRADE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE AND KEEP THE HANDLE OUTSIDE THE FOOD.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND LARGE POTS WITH TOMATILLOS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT DELI. FOUND A COUPLE OF POTS WITH FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER.[CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

FOUND BBQ RIBS AT 129F AND CHICKEN AT 132F IN THE HOT HOLDING CASE. [CA] KEEP HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 135F OR ABOVE. REHEAT TO 165F AND HOT HOLD AT 135F MINIMUM. FOUND A LARGE POT OF BEANS AT 68F IN THE WALK IN COOLER FOR OVER 12 HOURS. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. SEE VC&D

In plain English

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minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A WIPING CLOTH ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. [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.

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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

FOUND TRAYS DRAINING INSIDE THE FOOD PREPARATION SINK. [CA] DO NOT USE THE FOOD PREPARATION SINK TO DRAIN DISHES.

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, Dec 9, 2024 · Original Source