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Santa Clara County, CA

Taco Bravo

1950 S Bascom Av

Last inspected Sep 15, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Sep 15, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Found missing wall tiles throughout food facility especially near walk-in-cooler. [CA] Provide tiles. 2. Found damaged ceiling in small storage room and near front service line due to water damage. Observed cut out ceiling panel in office area. [CA] Repair ceiling to prevent entrance of vermin.

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

1. Found disposable cup used to dispense bulk in dry storage room. [CA] Use scoops with handle when dispensing food. 2. Found CO2 tank loose in small storage room. [CA] Secure CO2 tank to rigid structure. 3. Found bulk bin containers stored in small dry storage room not fully closed/secure. [CA] Ensure bulk bins are closed when not in use.

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
minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1. Found back door open at the time of inspection. When exterior screen door was closed, observed gaps. [CA] Ensure exterior door closed and eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. 2. Found garbage/recyclable bins open. [CA] Close garbage/recycling bin when not in use. 3. Found accumulated grease and food debris on floor under cooking equipments and on walls. [CA] Routinely clean.

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
minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Found several containers of food items stored on floor in walk-in-cooler. [CA] Food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off floor.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Found several flies in the small storage room and in the warewash area. [CA] Each food facility shall be free of pest such as flies. Provide approved pest control services.

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
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Measured ground beef holding at 127F at cooks line for less than 4 hours. [CA] Maintain all hot PHFs held at or above 135F. [COS] Operator directed to reheat PHFs to 165F.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 15, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 23, 2024

Pass

8 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

1. Missing cold water knob at warewash sink. Observed cold water valve constantly on when water is turned on at warewash sink. [CA] Provide cold water knob to ensure cold water can be turned on and/or off. 2. Found leaking faucet at warewash sink (middle) when water is on. [CA] Secure leak.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Found several flies in back dry storage area. [CA] Each food facility shall be free of pest such as flies. Continue to provide approved pest control services.

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
minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Found several containers of food stored on floor in walk-in-cooler. [CA] Food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off floor.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Major: Measured container of ground beef holding between 126F - 134F in 1 door warmer at cooks line for less than 4 hours. [CA] Maintain all hot PHFs held at or above 135F. [COS] Operator directed to reheat PHFs to 165F. Minor: Measured container of shredded cheese holding between 43F - 46F under ice at service line for less than 4 hours. [CA] Maintain all cold PHFs held at or below 41F. [COS] Operator directed to add ice.

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

1. Found bulk bins without lids in back dry storage room. [CA] Provide lids. 2. Found ice bin handle in direct contact with ice in ice machine bin. [CA] Store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination. 3. Found several single use containers being reused for other food storage in prep area and dry storage room. [CA] Food containers intended for single use shall not be reused.

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
minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Found accumulated dust on fan guards in walk-in-cooler. 2. Found accumulated grease debris on food containers in back prep area. [CA] Routinely clean and/or replace food containers.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Found soap stored in a cup at front hand service line. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations 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 K42Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

Found garbage bin lid open at time of inspection. [CA] When not in use, ensure lid is closed.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 23, 2024 · Original Source

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