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Santa Clara County, CA

Tequila Shots Bar & Grill

38 N Main St

Last inspected Sep 4, 2025 · 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

Follow-Up Inspection

Sep 4, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Rubber seal on the door of the 2 door prep cooler observed damaged. Operator is waiting for parts to repair it. [Corrective Action] Maintain rubber seal in good condition.

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, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Aug 29, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Potentially Hazardous Foods in the 2 door prep cooler were measured in the danger zone. Per employee, the PHF were in the cooler since yesterday. [Corrective Action] Maintain PHFs at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Suitable Alternative] Employee voluntarily discarded to PHFs in the 2 door prep cooler into the compost bin.

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.

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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1. Temperature of foods in the 2 door prep cooler were measured above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Ensure refrigeration unit is able to maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Rubber seals on the door of the 2 door prep cooler observed damaged. [Corrective Action] Maintain rubber seals in good condition.

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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Improper set up of the 3 compartment sink at the bar. [Corrective Action] Ensure 3 compartment sink is set up with wash, rinse, then sanitize.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Lack of manager's Food Safety Certificate. [Corrective Action] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available 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 issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 29, 2025 · Original Source

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