Routine Inspection
Jun 12, 2026
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
The atmospheric valve at the mop sink is in disrepair and leaking. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.
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.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector’s notes
Second Repeat Violation: Restroom door does not self close. [CA] Repair or replace the self closing device so the restroom door self closes.
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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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
1. Two dead cockroaches were found in a floor sink across the walk in cooler. 2. Flies are present in the facility. [CA] Maintain the facility free of animals, pests, and vermin. Remove the dead cockroaches.
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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Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Second Repeat Violation: Accumulation of dust on fan guards in walk in. [CA] Clean fan guards.
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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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
The paper towel dispenser and soap dispenser were empty at the handwash sink near the three compartment sink. [CA] Handwashing cleanser shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use sanitary towels. [SA] Taqueria staff provided a pump bottle of soap and a stack of paper towels.
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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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
1. The back premises have an accumulation of debris. [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. 2. The back door to the back premis has a gap greater than 1/4". [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage 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 insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 12, 2026 · Original Source