Santa Clara County, CA

Tita's Taqueria

Name: Tita's Taqueria
Address: 3777 Williams Rd, Santa Clara County, CA

3777 Williams Rd

Last inspected Dec 26, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Dec 26, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION: Lack food safety certification. [CA] 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

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Restroom has a empty soap dispenser. Pump soap in use. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. Restroom has a empty paper towel dispenser. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Mop was not hanged. [CA] After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

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 K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Toilet tissue roll was not in a dispenser. [CA] Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet.

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, Dec 26, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 17, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Paper towel dispenser is stuck and paper towel is not coming out. Per PIC they will replace batteries today. [CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required. [SA] Replace batteries ASAP for drying hands. Hand washing sink in the warewash area has a tong in it. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Handwashing sink in the warewash area lack hot water connection. [CA] Handwashing facilities equipped with a mixing valve that is not readily adjustable at the faucet, shall provide warm water at least 100°F, but not greater than 108°F.

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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Quaternary ammonium in a bucket was measured 400ppm. [CA] Maintain chemical solution for manual warewashing at 100 ppm (1Tbs of bleach (5.25%)/gal of water) for chlorine and 200 ppm (1 tbs of quaternary ammonium (10%)/2 gal of water) for quaternary ammonium. Dirty side board at the three compartment sink at the far left end has soda cans. [CA] Far left side of the three compartment sink is for dirty dishes only and far right side is for drying sanitized dishes. Keep both sides accessible for warewash only.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION: Lack Food Safety Certification. [CA] 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. Comply in 30 days.

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, Jul 17, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 4, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Due to a rain kitchen ceiling is dripping at multiple areas. [CA] Fix repair ceiling to maintain. Open ceiling panel outside the restroom area. [CA] Close opening in the ceiling area.

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 K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Both sideboards at the 3-compartment sink has clean dishes drying and food prep sink in the kitchen area has dirty dishes in it. [CA] Manual warewashing shall be accomplished by using a three-compartment sink where dry dishes can be placed on the sideboard and then the utensils are first precleaned, washed with hot soapy water, rinsed with hot water, sanitized with an approved method, and air dried on the side board. Use 1 TBS of bleach (5.25%) per 1 gal. of water for chlorine solution (100 PPM). Use 1 tbs of quaternary ammonium (10%) per 2 gal. of water for quaternary ammonium (200 PPM). Do not leave dirty dishes ina a food prep sink.

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, Feb 4, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 7, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Drain pipe from the food prep sink is inside the floor sink. [CA]Provide minimum 1 inch airgap from the floor rim to a drain pipe to prevent sewer backing up.

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 K38Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

one out of three bulbs at the hood is burnt out. [CA] Replace burnt out bulb.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Restroom hand washing sink has a empty paper towel dispenser. [CA] Paper towel dispenser shall always be filled with paper towels.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.