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Santa Clara County, CA

Taja Mart

81 S Main St

Last inspected Sep 9, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Sep 9, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Broken floor tile observed by the meat grinding machine. [Corrective Action] Maintain floor in good condition.

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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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

1. Potentially Hazardous Foods in the display cooler were measured at 52 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Ensure refrigeration unit is able to maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below w41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Heavy ice accumulation inside of freezer units at customer waiting area. [Corrective Action] Clear off accumulation of ice.

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.

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minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

The paper towel dispenser at the handwash sinks are not functioning properly to dispense paper towels. [Corrective Action] Replace the paper towel dispensers.

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.

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minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Observed chicken thawing in the 3 compartment warewash sink. [Corrective Action] Defrost chicken in the food prep sink.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

1. Chicken in the display case was measured at 52 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Suitable Alternative] Per PIC, the cooler is undergoing a defrost cycle. Ensure temperature returns to 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. 2. Cubed goat meat at the meat prep area was measured at 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed employee to be processing large amounts of meat and allowing meat to be left out the room temperature. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Refrigerate containers of meat after it has been cut. [Suitable Alternative] Containers of goat meat moved to the walk-in cooler.

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 9, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 28, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

The lever on the paper towel dispenser at the handwash sink is broken. A roll of paper towels were available nearby. [Corrective Action] Repair or replace 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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

The silicone around the 3 compartment warewash sink observed separated from the sink. [Corrective Action] Make necessary repairs.

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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Heavy dust accumulation on the exhaust vent in the restroom. [Corrective Action] Maintain clean.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Meat in the display cooler were measured at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. [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

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

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