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Santa Clara County, CA

Taqueria El Grullense M & G, Inc

3636 El Camino Real

Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jun 4, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed the gaskets of the top left drawer cooler at the cooks line to be heavily damaged/torn [CA] Maintain equipment in good repair 2. Observed plastic grocery bags used for food storage. [CA] All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, & meet applicable standards.

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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed a leak below the middle compartment of the three compartment sink. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed the wall and base coving tiles below the three compartment sink to be damaged [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage. 2. Observed a heavy accumulation of grease on the floors below the deep fryers and adjacent equipment at the cooks line [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept 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.

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minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The door is missing from separating the food storage areas from the warehouse storage room. [CA] Reinstall the missing door to maintain the warehouse storage area separate from the kitchen.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 4, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 26, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The doors have gaps under them. [CA] Close the gaps under the doors. Weather stripping can help keep rodents and insects out of the facility. The door is missing from separating the food storage areas from the warehouse storage room. There is also a large gap between the doors. Close the gap and reinstall the missing door.

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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

There are not any test strips available [CA] Provide test strips to monitor that the chlorine is at 100ppm.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed the floor to have accumulated grease and debris mostly under equipment and in the corners. [CA] Thoroughly clean the floors. Several areas throughout the kitchen have deteriorated walls. [CA] Repair the walls and repaint the chipped walls.

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 K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Observed some food storage bins not labeled. [CA] Label the bins with the contents.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Observed used wiping towels on table tops. [CA] They must be stored in sanitizer buckets between each 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 problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 26, 2025 · Original Source

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