Follow-Up Inspection
Jun 2, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 2, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Tacos Autlense
1020 Story Rd D
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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
3 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Jun 1, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
5 recorded violations
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN. FOUND THE WALL AROUND THE LIGHT SWITCH FOR THE DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.
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 problemsminorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A BAG WITH CARROTS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
FOUND LIVE AND DEAD COCKROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: TWO COCKROACHES TO THE SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATORS IN THE BACK ROOM, TWO COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE SIDE OF CARDBOARD BOXES CONTAINING PAPERWORK AND CANNED GOODS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, ONE ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE CARDBOARD BOXES AND A BABY ONE ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. [CA] FOOD FACILITIES SHALL NOT HAVE ANY COCKROACHES ON THE PREMISES. REMOVE THE COCKROACHES, CLEAN THE FACILITY, MOVE THE EQUIPMENT TO CHECK AND SEAL ANY GAPS OR CREVICES ON THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS WHERE THE COCKROACHES MAY BE ENTERING THE BUILDING. DISCARD ANY FOOD THAT MAY BE CONTAMINATED BY THE COCKROACHES. REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR CLUTTER. REMOVE ANY ENCRUSTED FOOD ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES, UNDER EQUIPMENT, ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES PRIOR TO CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT. NOTE: ONE RE-INSPECTION WILL BE FREE OF CHARGE, IF ADDITIONAL RE-INSPECTIONS ARE NEEDED FOR THE SAME ISSUE, THEY WILL BE CHARGED AT $282 PER HOUR DURING BUSINESS HOURS, MINIMUM ONE HOUR AND $645 FOR A MINIMUM OF TWO HOURS, DURING NON BUSINESS HOURS. CALL MARCELA AT 408-687-3451 WHEN READY FOR A RE-INSPECTION.
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 insectsminorCode K29Chemicals
Official wording
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A COUPLE OF SPRAY BOTTLES WITHOUT LABEL. [CA] LABEL BOTTLES.
In plain English
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.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyminorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE COUNTER BY THE HOT HOLDING INSERTS. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 1, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Apr 1, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Observed numerous prepackaged to-go sauce cups of salsa maintained in inadequate ice bath with ice only touching the bottom of the containers. Salsa measured at 55F. PIC stated that the salsa was prepared about an hour prior. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. - Ensure container of PHF is maintained where ice reaches up and surrounds the PHF.
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 temperatureminorCode K09Food temperature
Official wording
Proper cooling methods
Inspector’s notes
Observed two plastic containers of soup cooling inside the first one-door upright refrigerator in the dry storage room. [CA] Cool foods using approved containers which facilitate heat transfer, such as metal.
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 temperatureminorCode K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
Observed white linen placed into bus tub in direct contact with raw beef. [CA] Linen shall not be used in contact with food unless they are used to line a container for the service of foods and are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new consumer and laundered prior to reuse.
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 issuescriticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizer solution at the three-compartment sink measured below 50 PPM chlorine. Solution appeared murky with grease on the surface. [CA] 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. Routinely change out solution to ensure proper washing and sanitization of food contact surfaces. [COS] Manager replaced sanitizing solution.
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 1, 2025 · Original Source