Santa Clara County, CA

Region Market - Taqueria

Name: Region Market - Taqueria
Address: 225 W Main Av, Santa Clara County, CA

225 W Main Av

Last inspected Oct 24, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Oct 24, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Guacamole, salsa, pico de gallo were measured at 45 degrees Fahrenheit in the cold well. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

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 temperature

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee washing utensils in the food prep sink. Supervisor stated that the washed utensils will be sanitized in the 3 compartment sink. [Corrective Action] Discontinue washing utensils in the food prep sink. The food prep sink shall only be used for food preparation.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Lack of paper towels in the paper towel dispenser at the only handwash sink at taqueria. [Corrective Action] Ensure paper towels are always available to properly dry hands after handwashing. [Corrected on Site] Employee refilled the paper towel dispenser.

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

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Cooked rice was observed very close to the handwash sink. [Corrective Action] Re-locate rice to prevent contamination.

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

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 24, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Aug 28, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observed potentially hazardous foods located in the food prep cold hold unit and in the reach-in units that measured in the temperature danger zone. Per PIC, the salsa was recently prepared and put directly into the food prep cold hold unit. The other foods were recently prepared . [CA] Ensure PHFs are properly cold held at 41F or below OR hot held at 135F or above. Repair, adjust ore replace units if necessary. Discontinue placing PHFs directly into food prep cold hold unit until they are 41F or below (use reach-in or walk-in units). Minimize the amount of food pulled out of temperature holding for preparation.

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More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Handwash station blocked with pots and pans. [CA] Keep handwash stations clear and accessible at all times.

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

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

FSC expired last month. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.

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.

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minorCode K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Hood did not have filters installed due to cleaning. [CA] Replace filters as soon as possible. 1 light under hood was not working. [CA] Replace bulb.

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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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 28, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

May 6, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observed prepackaged cooked potentially hazardous foods located in the grab n go cooler that measured in the temperature danger zone (rice 46F). Per PIC, rice was done cooking 2 hours ago. [CA] Ensure PHFs are properly cooled from 135F to 70F in 2 hours and from 70F to 41F within 4 hours. Use rapid cooling techniques discussed. [COS] PIC had staff put the front row of rice back into the walk-in cooler to cool all the way down to 41F or less.