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Santa Clara County, CA

Paul's Imperio Liquor & Taqueria

203 S King Rd

Last inspected Jul 20, 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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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jul 20, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

FOUND BOTTLES WITH GAS LIGHTER REFILL ABOVE FOOD ITEMS ON THE SHELVES. [CA] KEEP CHEMICALS SEPARATE AND BELOW FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.

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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.

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criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

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

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND WALL DAMAGE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE LEFT. [CA] REPAIR THE WALL. FOUND SPIDER WEBS ON THE WALL TO THE LEFT OF THE DAMAGED WALL. [CA] REMOVE THE SPIDER WEBS. FOUND SEVERAL BOXES WITH DRINKS STORED ON THE FLOOR BLOCKING THE WALKING ISLES. [CA] REMOVE THE DRINKS AND KEEP THE FLOOR CLEAR.

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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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 20, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 3, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Paper box was used as liner for shelving. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent. Debris built up on the side of the beverage dispensing unit. [CA] Clean and maintain equipment

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.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 3, 2025 · Original Source

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