Santa Clara County, CA

Taqueria El Coral

Name: Taqueria El Coral
Address: 426 W Capitol Ex, Santa Clara County, CA

426 W Capitol Ex

Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 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

3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jan 23, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A JACKET STORED ON TOP OF THE SODA BOTTLES ON A SHELF IN THE BACK ROOM. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.

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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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE CHLORINE CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 50 PPM. [CA] PROVIDE 100 PPM CONCENTRATION.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 23, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 15, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE CHLORINE CONCENTRATION AT 25 PPM AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] PROVIDE 100 PPM. COS

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 K47Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s notes

MISSING THE HAND WASH SIGN IN THE RESTROOM. [CA] PROVIDE A HAND WASH SIGN.

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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

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A STAINLESS STEEL BOWL BEING USED TO SCOOP THE AL PASTOR MEAT AT THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR. [CA] USE FOOD GRADE WASHABLE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE AND KEEP THE HANDLE OUTSIDE THE FOOD.

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

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

Routine Inspection

Oct 7, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND SEVERAL TILES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BACK ROOM THAT ARE CRACKED. [CA] REPLACE THE TILES.

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

criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

FOUND DISHES INSIDE THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SOLUTION WITH 0 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER AT THE WAREWASH SINK. [CA] PROVIDE 100 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER. COS

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE WIPING CLOTH CHLORINE SANITIZER SOLUTION AT 50 PPM. [CA] PROVIDE 100 PPM. COS

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 7, 2024 · Original Source