Follow-Up Inspection
Aug 10, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 10, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Taqueria Y Mariscos La Jaiba
100 W Hamilton Av B
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The full inspection history
9 inspectionsFollow-Up Inspection
Aug 7, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
1 recorded violation
criticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
1. Live cockroaches observed in the following areas: - 4 nymphs in between vertical door gap near prep sink. - 1 nymph on walk in cooler opening. - 1 nymph on wall in between walk in cooler and 3 door freezer. - 1 nymph on under counter cooler prep top - 1 nymph on its back on floor near hand sink - 2 nymphs on floor next to mop sink Approximately 10+ dead cockroaches of various life stages on floors throughout the kitchen, prep areas, and storage room. Pest control report from Polaris Pest Elimination for service on 08/06/26 provided. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
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 insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 7, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Aug 6, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
2 recorded violations
minorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Outlet covers were missing at two panels behind the reach in freezer that are contributing to vermin harborage. [CA] Seal all gaps, cracks, and crevices to prevent the harborage of vermin. Install the missing electrical socket covers.
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 insectsminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed accumulation of food debris on the floors between the walk in cooler and upright coolers. [CA] Maintain floors clean to prevent the attraction of vermin
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 problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 6, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Aug 4, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
1 recorded violation
criticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
1. Live cockroaches observed in the following areas: -1 nymph on in between walk in cooler doors. -1 adult on floor underneath hand sink at kitchen -1 adult on floor near ice machine -1 dying on its back underneath 3-comp sink directly on soiled lid cover -2 live on glue trap in storage room 30+ dead cockroaches of various life stages throughout the facility and on glue traps. Pest control report from Polaris Pest Elimination Company for service on 07/28/26 provided. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Elizabeth T. 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Nicolas, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
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 insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 4, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jan 13, 2026
Pass
7 recorded violations
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
No proof of a valid food safety manager certification on site at the time of the inspection. [CA]: Provide proof of a valid food safety manager certification. Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged Potentially Hazardous Food shall have a valid food safety manager certificate available on site for review at all times.
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 issuesminorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Accumulation of pink grime on interior surface of ice machine. No direct contamination observed. [CA]: Properly clean and sanitize the interior of ice machine. Food contact surface equipment shall be maintained clean at all times. Ensure ice is protected at all times during cleaning.
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 problemsminorCode K36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
1. Pans stored directly on the floor in the cook line. 2. Soda disposable cups stored on the floor. No direct contamination. [CA]: All cleaned equipment and utensils shall be stored in a clean, dry location where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least six inches above the floor.
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 issuesminorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Soiled wet wiping cloth stored on prep table without being placed back into sanitizer bucket in between uses. [CA]: Wiping cloths used for sanitizing work surfaces must be stored inside their sanitizer buckets containing at least 100ppm chlorine or 200ppm Quat sanitizer when not actively being used.
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 problemsminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Unsecured beverage cup stored above 2 door under counter and personal food items stored within prep line cooler #2 with food for the public. [CA]: No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.
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 insectsminorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
*REPEAT VIOLATION* 1. In the walk in cooler, multiple containers of food stored directly on the floor. 2. Bag of onion stored directly on the floor next to office door. [CA]: Food shall be stored at least 6 inches elevated from the floor on approved shelving that is easily cleanable (ex. Dunnage racks)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
*REPEAT VIOLATION* Underneath the steam table, frijoles measured at 84F. Lengua was also observed underneath the steam table and employee proceeded to place it on stove top. On stove top, the lengua was measured at 96F. Both food items were placed underneath the steam table approximately 30 minutes prior to inspection per employee. [CA]: Potentially Hazardous Food shall be cold held at 41F or below or hot held at 135F or above at all times. [COS]: Lengua was reheated to 194F and frijoles was reheated to 169F. Both food items placed on stove top to be hot held.
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, Jan 13, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Jan 16, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 16, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Jan 15, 2025
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 15, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jan 15, 2025
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
6 recorded violations
criticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
*REPEAT VIOLATION* In the walk in cooler, multiple Potentially Hazardous Food (PHFs) measured between 45F - 55F. Per Owner, food items have been in the unit for more than 4 hours. Ambient temperature of unit measured at 46F. [CA]: PHFs shall be cold held at 41F or below at all times. [COS]: PHFs were voluntarily discarded.
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 temperaturecriticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Live cockroaches found in the following areas: -1 nymph and 1 adult cockroach underneath the 2 door undercounter freezer in front of the 3 comp sink -1 adult cockroach in between 3 comp sink and wall -1 adult cockroach on the walk in cooler door Dead cockroaches of all varying life stages found in the following areas: -near hand sink, steam table, ice machine, cook line underneath equipment [CA]: FACILITY ORDERED CLOSED due to evidence of live cockroaches. Eliminate all live vermin and evidence of vermin in a safe, effective and legal manner. 1. Discontinue food preparation and put away food and utensils. 2. Clean and sanitize all areas with heavy grease buildups and old food debris throughout the facility. 3. Use safe and legal pest control measures. Facility shall make available any pest control treatment records and invoices upon re-inspection and re-open. 4. Properly clean and sanitize all food preparation surfaces and impacted areas. 5. Properly vermin proof facility by sealing visible holes and cracks that could harbor or allow entrance of vermin. 6. Remove any stagnant water. 7. Construct, equip and maintain the food facility so as to prevent entrance and harborage of animals, birds and vermin (cockroaches, rodents and flies). Facility shall remain closed until all vermin have been abated and county health specialist approves facility to be ready to re-open. Contact county health specialist when ready to re-open.
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 insectsminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
*REPEAT VIOLATION* Ambient temperature of walk in cooler measured at 46F. [CA]: Cooling units shall be able to cold hold PHFs at 41F or below at all times. [COS]: Owner adjusted the thermostat of the walk in cooler and temperature decreased to 40F.
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 issuesminorCode K27Other
Official wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
In the walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored on top of cheese. [CA]: Properly store raw shell eggs beneath and separate from ready to eat food.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Accumulation of grease and debris above hood at cook line. [CA]: Remove accumulation of debris and routinely 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 problemsminorCode K30Other
Official wording
Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
*REPEAT VIOLATION* 1. Multiple food containers stored directly on the floor. [CA]: Food items must stored at least six (6) inches elevated from the floor to prevent contamination. 2. Food stored underneath the flat top grill without cover. [CA]: Food shall be stored in a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, vermin, or other forms of contamination or adulteration.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 15, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jan 13, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
criticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
One live and one dead cockroach observed on the floor by the three compartment sink. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of vermin and vermin debris. Clean and sanitize affected areas. [COS] Operator eliminated the live cockroach and shall clean and sanitize area around the three compartment sink. A follow-up will be conducted by 1/17/25. Any evidence of cockroaches observed during the follow-up inspection may result in further enforcement action.
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 insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 13, 2025 · Original Source