Follow-Up Inspection
Jan 13, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 13, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Taqueria Rancho Foods
5620 Frazier Lake Rd
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3 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Jan 7, 2026
Conditional Pass
2 recorded violations
criticalCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Lack of hot water at handwash and 3 comp sinks (water measured at 61F). [CA] Provide hot water at a minimum of 100F at the handwash station and 120F at the 3 comp warewash sink. [COS] PIC adjusted water heater and restored hot water to all 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 problemscriticalCode K13Contamination
Official wording
Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
Inspector’s notes
No paper towels in employee restroom. [CA] Provide single use paper towels in dispenser at handwash station at all times. [COS] PIC had staff refill paper towel dispenser during time of inspection.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 7, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 13, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
minorCode K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Raw steak noted on the top shelve of the reach in and fruits at the bottom. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
PHF within the counter top was measured at 53*F at the time of inspection. Per PIC, she had left it out for about 1-hour. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] PHF was moved to under counter refrigeration
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 temperatureOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 13, 2025 · Original Source