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Santa Clara County, CA

Patron Liquors & Grocery Store

252 Willow St

Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Feb 17, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K48Other

Official wording

Plan review

Inspector’s notes

Facility has a closed service request: SR0855667 for Patron Liquors & Grocery Store Matty's Taqueria. Final approval was not received for kitchen use. Kitchen area is currently used as storage space. [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements.

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

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minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Heavy accumulation of clutter observed in outdoor storage area and in front area of store. [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.

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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Small walk in cooler is inoperable. No food items stored in unit. [CA] Repair cooler and maintain in good condition.

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, Feb 17, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

May 26, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

THE LIGHTS IN THE SECOND WALK IN COOLER ARE NOT WORKING. [CA] PROVIDE WORKING 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.

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minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND TRASH ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISPLAY AREA AND IN THE BACK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.

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.

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criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

MISSING PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASH SINK. [CA] PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS. COS

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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.

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minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

THE TOILET LID IS BROKEN. [CA] REPLACE LID.

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, May 26, 2025 · Original Source

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