Routine Inspection
Aug 21, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 21, 2025 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Tacos Chencho LLC
2168 Story Rd
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2 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
May 29, 2025
Pass
7 recorded violations
minorCode K38Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
At time of inspection, ventilation hood was not turned on during active cooking. [CA] Mechanical exhaust ventilation shall be on while cooking is taking place. [COS] Ventilation hood was turned on.
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 issuesminorCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Horchata maintained at the cashier area measured at 47F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Ice was added into the beverage to immediately cool.
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 K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Observed toys, balls, and an old fryer maintained inside the dry storage room. Toys were commingled with food ingredients. [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. Back door of the facility maintained opened. [CA] Keep back door closed at all times 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 insectsminorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
1-2 live flies observed in the kitchen. [CA] Use any and all approved methods to abate live flies.
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 K46Food source and labeling
Official wording
No unapproved private home/living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s notes
Observed fold up bed maintained inside the dry storage room. [CA] No sleeping accommodations shall be maintained or kept in any room where food is prepared, stored, or sold.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsminorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Hot water at the three-compartment sink and food preparation sink measured at 116F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.
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 problemsminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Five-year food manager certificate (FSC) not available for review. [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 issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 29, 2025 · Original Source