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Santa Clara County, CA

Taco Bell #4445

774 S Main St

Last inspected Mar 31, 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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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Mar 31, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Hand wash sink by the drive-through window obstructed by a trash can placed directly in front. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, 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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Quaternary ammonium sanitizer measured 0 ppm in the right-side sanitizing compartment of the three compartment sink. Several plastic containers observed immersed in the sanitizing solution; However, employees were not actively warewashing using the 0 ppm quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution. [CA] Ensure sanitizing solution is drained and replaced at an interval necessary to maintain quaternary ammonium sanitizer at 200 ppm, or at manufacturer specifications. Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds. [COS] Employee drained the sink and refilled it with quaternary ammonium from the wall-mounted dispenser. Quaternary ammonium remeasured at 200 ppm.

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
minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

4+ flies observed in the kitchen area. Flies observed flying close to uncovered prep inserts of food, and landing on bagged trash maintained at the back of the facility. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies to prevent possible contamination of food. Work with pest control to abate fly presence using any and all approved methods.

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 insects

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 31, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 18, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 18, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 21, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Handwash sink by drive through window observed to be missing paper towels. 2nd handwash sink in kitchen was available. [CA] Keep handwash sinks fully stocked with soap and paper towels. [COS]Employee stocked sink with 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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

FSC expired yesterday. [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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 21, 2024 · Original Source

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