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Santa Clara County, CA

Taqueria Lorena

854 N 13th St

Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jan 15, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

3 door under counter cooler at back cookline observed to have fraying gasket for middle door. [CA] Repair gasket and maintain in good repair.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Floors and walls in basement area observed to have cracks and holes. [CA] Repair walls and floors.

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

1 door prep cooler at front area measured to have: -Cheese at 45F -Cut tomatoes at 44F -Sour cream at 44F. Items in reach in portion of cooler measured to be 41F and below. All out of temperature PHFs were observed in prep cooler reach in portion. Per manager, all foods are kept below and placed on top when needed and foods on top have not been there longer than 2 hours due to lunch rush. [CA] Maintain PHFs at 41F and below for cold holding. [COS] Ice bath was added to prep unit cold holding insert. Per operator technician was already called to repair 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
minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Flies observed in back 3-comp sink area. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit 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 insects

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Jan 21, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 21, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 29, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed accumulation of food/grease debris on floor under 3-compartment sink. [CA] Keep floors 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
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Measured internal temperature of horchata to be 60F. PIC stated horchata had been made 3 to 4 hours prior. Per PIC, horchata contains evaporated milk, which needs to be refrigerated after opening, per packaging. [CA] Keep potentially hazardous foods at 41F and below or 135F and above. [COS] Ice was immediately added to the horchata.

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
minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed mop was stored with head inside bucket. [CA] When not in use, mop must be stored so that it can air-dry easily to reduce bacteria growth.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

The manager's food safety certificate and food handler cards were expired. [CA] Obtain valid food safety certificate and food handler cards. *REPEAT VIOLATION* previously noted on 10/17/23, 6/6/23, 1/17/23. See notes below.

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 issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 29, 2024 · Original Source

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