Follow-Up Inspection
Aug 8, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 8, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Mr. Mojito Bar & Grill Inc
5925 Almaden Ex
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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 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Aug 7, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
4 recorded violations
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Not every employee that prepares food has a valid food safety certificate. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
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 issuesminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
There are gaps under the long window at the bar. There are gaps under the exit doors. [CA] Close the gaps under the doors.
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 insectscriticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed a live roach crawling on the walk in cooler and another on the kitchen floor. Also observed 2 dead cockroaches on the kitchen floor. [CA]] Take effective measures to eliminate the cockroaches from inside the facility. Thoroughly clean and protect food from contamination. Facility must close until permission is given from this department to reopen after the reinspection.
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 insectsminorCode K38Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Observed several light bulbs out and the kitchen to be dim. [CA] Replace the missing light bulbs to increase lighting for food prep and cleaning purposes.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 7, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jul 10, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
There are 4 refrigerators in the kitchen.that the owner states will no longer be used . [CA] Remove the unused equipment from inside the kitchen.
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 issuesminorCode K19Food temperature
Official wording
Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
Inspector’s notes
There is undercooked and/or raw items on the menu and no consumer advisory. [CA] Provide consumer warning for the sale of raw or undercooked animal-derived foods.
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 temperaturecriticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed a dead cockroach on the floor near the open back door. [CA] Take effective measures to eliminate the insects from inside the facility. The dead cockroach was thrown away by the owner. Observed rodent droppings on the floor near storage shelf and also on the window sill. [CA] Take effective measures to eliminate the rodents from inside the facility and protect food from possible contamination. The owner showed proof of the pest control report. The areas were all cleaned and sanitized. A reinspection will be completed in one week.
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 insectsminorCode K38Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
Observed light bulbs out in the kitchen. [CA] replace the missing lights.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 10, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Apr 14, 2025
Pass
6 recorded violations
criticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Inside an upright refrigerator: measured internal temperature of fruit salads with melon to be 45F. PIC stated fruit salad had been held since last night. [CA] Keep potentially hazardous foods at 41F and below or 135F and above. [COS] Foods were voluntarily discarded. See VCD form.
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 temperatureminorCode K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Inside the upright freezer: observed prepackaged raw chicken was stored directly above frozen prepackaged chili relleno. [CA] Store raw meats away from/below non-raw foods.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K19Food temperature
Official wording
Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
Inspector’s notes
Undercooked eggs were offered on the menu, but no consumer advisory was available. [CA] If a menu offers undercooked animal product, a consumer advisory must be provided on the menu. The consumer advisory consists of BOTH: 1) "Disclosure": Clearly indicate WHICH menu items contain undercooked animal products. AND 2) "Reminder": The following statement in writing on the menu: “Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.”
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 temperatureminorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
Throughout facility, observed drain pipes extended into floor sinks. [CA] Maintain a minimum one inch air gap between drain pipes and the top of the floor sinks to prevent wastewater backflow.
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 problemsminorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Observed grey mold-like substance on white baffle in the ice machine. [CA] Keep ice machine 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 problemsminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
The upright refrigerator was not able to keep potentially hazardous foods at 41F and below. [CA] Repair refrigerator.
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 issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 14, 2025 · Original Source