Santa Clara County, CA

El Muchacho Alegre Restaurant

779 Story Rd # 20

Última inspección: 2 feb 2026 · Mapa · Ver en inglés

Aprobado con condiciones

Historial de inspecciones

5 feb 2026 · Follow-Up Inspection

Aprobado

Menor Problemas de permisos, capacitación o avisos
Faltaba o estaba vencido un permiso obligatorio, un certificado de seguridad alimentaria, un gerente capacitado o un aviso que debe estar a la vista. Estos demuestran que el negocio cumple las reglas y tiene personal capacitado.
Redacción oficial (en inglés): Permits available
Nota del inspector (en inglés): At time of follow-up inspection, permit fee had not been paid. [CA] A food facility shall not be open for business without a valid health permit. CEASE AND DESIST ALL ACTIVITIES. A permit shall be issued by this department when investigation has determined that the proposed facility and its method of operation meets the specifications of the approved plans or conforms to the requirements set forth by this department. Please contact local health department at 408-918-3400 to obtain a valid health permit. [COS] Payment was made at time of follow-up inspection. Receipt# 3915051128

2 feb 2026 · Routine Inspection

Aprobado con condiciones

Menor Problemas con equipos o utensilios
Los equipos, utensilios, termómetros, tablas de cortar o artículos desechables no estaban en buenas condiciones, no eran del tipo adecuado o no se guardaban correctamente.
Redacción oficial (en inglés): Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Nota del inspector (en inglés): Plates (for rice) and to-go cups (for soups/sauces) were observed used as scoops for food. [CA] Use approved utensils such as scoops or spoons with handles to ensure hands do not come in direct contact with food.
Menor Problemas de permisos, capacitación o avisos
Faltaba o estaba vencido un permiso obligatorio, un certificado de seguridad alimentaria, un gerente capacitado o un aviso que debe estar a la vista. Estos demuestran que el negocio cumple las reglas y tiene personal capacitado.
Redacción oficial (en inglés): Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Nota del inspector (en inglés): Employee's three-year food handler card unavailable for review. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire. Food safety certifications shall be readily available for review upon request.
Crítica Alimentos a una temperatura insegura
Los alimentos no se mantenían lo suficientemente fríos o calientes, no se enfriaban con la rapidez necesaria, o no se cocinaban o recalentaban a la temperatura correcta. Las bacterias crecen rápido en la "zona de peligro" entre 41 °F y 135 °F (5 °C a 57 °C), por lo que esta es una de las revisiones de seguridad alimentaria más importantes.
Redacción oficial (en inglés): Proper cooling methods
Nota del inspector (en inglés): Container of cooked carnitas maintained inside the walk-in refrigerator measured at 54F. Manager stated that the meat was prepared three-days prior and had not been removed from the refrigerator since. Plastic container of cooked menudo maintained inside the walk-in refrigerator measured at 45F. Manager stated that the item was prepared the day before. Container of cooked carne asada cooling inside the preparation refrigerator kept covered. Item measured at 145F and had not yet reached cooling temperature. [CA] Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cooled rapidly from 135°F to 70°F or below within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F or below within an additional 4 hours. Approved cooling methods include: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans. 2) Separating the food into thinner or smaller portions. 3) Using rapid cooling equipment (Ex. blast chiller). 4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer (ex. stainless steel). 5) Adding ice as an ingredient. 6) Using ice paddles. 7) Using an ice bath and stirring frequently. 8) Accordance with a HACCP plan. Cooling foods shall have enough space around the containers for cold air to circulate, be loosely covered, or uncovered and stirred as frequently needed to evenly cool. *Discontinue cooling PHF items inside the preparation refrigerator to prevent raising ambient temperature inside refrigerator. [COS] Cooked carnitas and menudo were VC&D due to improper cooling. Container of carne asada was placed on ice bath to expedite cooling process.
Crítica Problemas con el lavado de manos
El personal no se lavaba las manos cuando debía, o un lavamanos estaba bloqueado, sin jabón ni toallas de papel, o se usaba para otra cosa. Las manos son una de las formas más comunes en que los gérmenes llegan a la comida.
Redacción oficial (en inglés): Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Nota del inspector (en inglés): Hand wash station at the front service area by the cook line lacked paper towels and hand soap. Hand wash station in the back of the kitchen by the three-compartment sink lacked paper towels. Hand wash station inside the restroom lacked paper towels. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers. Warm water, hand soap, and paper towels shall be readily available and easily accessible at all times. [SA] Napkins were provided at all hand wash stations. Large squeeze bottle of hand soap was provided at all sinks.
Menor Alimentos a una temperatura insegura
Los alimentos no se mantenían lo suficientemente fríos o calientes, no se enfriaban con la rapidez necesaria, o no se cocinaban o recalentaban a la temperatura correcta. Las bacterias crecen rápido en la "zona de peligro" entre 41 °F y 135 °F (5 °C a 57 °C), por lo que esta es una de las revisiones de seguridad alimentaria más importantes.
Redacción oficial (en inglés): Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
Nota del inspector (en inglés): New menu provided containers items that are served raw and/or undercooked. Menu lacks consumer advisory and disclosure. [CA] Consumer advisory shall be provided on menus, brochures, deli case, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means with a disclosure and reminder. (1) Disclosure: clearly written statement that includes either a description of the animal-derived foods, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters), or identification of animal derived foods marked by an asterisk (*) directing to a footnote that items are served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients (2) Reminder: clearly written statement that identifies animal-derived foods by asterik that marks a food note includes one of the following: "Written information regarding the safety of these food items is available upon request " or "Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase the risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Menor Problemas de permisos, capacitación o avisos
Faltaba o estaba vencido un permiso obligatorio, un certificado de seguridad alimentaria, un gerente capacitado o un aviso que debe estar a la vista. Estos demuestran que el negocio cumple las reglas y tiene personal capacitado.
Redacción oficial (en inglés): Permits available
Nota del inspector (en inglés): --48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $ 1,975.00. Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to reinspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees. A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit. **** - Facility is operating under a new Facility name: El Boss. - Manager stated that the owner is still the same. **** Submit written request to Environmental Health to update facility name. Owner shall submit business tax license indicating that ownership has not changed and that facility is operating under a new DBA. **** If facility is operating under new ownership, new owners is to submit permit application within 48-hours.

21 may 2025 · Routine Inspection

Aprobado

Menor Problemas de permisos, capacitación o avisos
Faltaba o estaba vencido un permiso obligatorio, un certificado de seguridad alimentaria, un gerente capacitado o un aviso que debe estar a la vista. Estos demuestran que el negocio cumple las reglas y tiene personal capacitado.
Redacción oficial (en inglés): Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Nota del inspector (en inglés): Five-year Food Safety Certified (FSC) manager certificate unavailable for review. [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. ** Repeat violation. Maintain FSC at facility for review at all times. Only one employee food handler card was available for reivew. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
Menor Problemas de limpieza o desinfección
Los platos, equipos o superficies que tocan los alimentos no se lavaban, enjuagaban y desinfectaban correctamente, o el desinfectante no tenía la concentración adecuada. Las superficies limpias ayudan a evitar que los gérmenes lleguen a la comida.
Redacción oficial (en inglés): Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Nota del inspector (en inglés): Heavy accumulation of food debris and grime observed in the following areas : - On floors underneath the food preparation refrigerators, steam table, preparation table, and cook line at the front service area. - On floor underneath the three-compartment sink - On walls between the hand wash sink and three-compartment sink. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. Regularly clean under equipment to prevent accumulation of debris.
Menor Problemas de limpieza o desinfección
Los platos, equipos o superficies que tocan los alimentos no se lavaban, enjuagaban y desinfectaban correctamente, o el desinfectante no tenía la concentración adecuada. Las superficies limpias ayudan a evitar que los gérmenes lleguen a la comida.
Redacción oficial (en inglés): Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Nota del inspector (en inglés): Heavy accumulation of grime observed on refrigerator door handles, equipment surfaces at the preparation line (rice cooker, preparation refrigerators), and metal shelving maintained inside the walk-in refrigerator. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Menor Problemas de limpieza o desinfección
Los platos, equipos o superficies que tocan los alimentos no se lavaban, enjuagaban y desinfectaban correctamente, o el desinfectante no tenía la concentración adecuada. Las superficies limpias ayudan a evitar que los gérmenes lleguen a la comida.
Redacción oficial (en inglés): Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Nota del inspector (en inglés): Pick growth like matter observed on the plastic white battle inside the ice machine. Soiled surface was not in contact with consumable ice. [CA] Clean, sanitize, and maintain ice machine.
Crítica Problemas con el lavado de manos
El personal no se lavaba las manos cuando debía, o un lavamanos estaba bloqueado, sin jabón ni toallas de papel, o se usaba para otra cosa. Las manos son una de las formas más comunes en que los gérmenes llegan a la comida.
Redacción oficial (en inglés): Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Nota del inspector (en inglés): Both hand wash stations in the front kitchen and ware wash area lacked paper towels and hand soap. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers. Paper towels shall be stored inside the dispenser to prevent potential contamination. [COS] Squeeze bottle hand soap and paper towel rolls were provided.
Menor Problemas con equipos o utensilios
Los equipos, utensilios, termómetros, tablas de cortar o artículos desechables no estaban en buenas condiciones, no eran del tipo adecuado o no se guardaban correctamente.
Redacción oficial (en inglés): Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Nota del inspector (en inglés): Ice scoops maintained with handle in direct contact with consumable ice inside the ice machine as well as the small Igloo ice chest in front of the cash register. [CA] Store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination. Observed metal bowl used as scoop and maintained inside soup pot. [CA] Use approved utensils such as scoops or spoons with handles to ensure hands do not come in direct contact with food.
Menor Alimentos a una temperatura insegura
Los alimentos no se mantenían lo suficientemente fríos o calientes, no se enfriaban con la rapidez necesaria, o no se cocinaban o recalentaban a la temperatura correcta. Las bacterias crecen rápido en la "zona de peligro" entre 41 °F y 135 °F (5 °C a 57 °C), por lo que esta es una de las revisiones de seguridad alimentaria más importantes.
Redacción oficial (en inglés): Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
Nota del inspector (en inglés): Menu lacks consumer advisory and disclosure statement for oysters that are served raw or undercooked. [CA] Consumer advisory shall be provided on menus, brochures, deli case, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means with a disclosure and reminder. (1) Disclosure: clearly written statement that includes either a description of the animal-derived foods, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters), or identification of animal derived foods marked by an asterisk (*) directing to a footnote that items are served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients (2) Reminder: clearly written statement that identifies animal-derived foods by asterik that marks a food note includes one of the following: "Written information regarding the safety of these food items is available upon request " or "Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase the risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Menor Otro hallazgo
Un problema que no encaja en las categorías comunes. Consulte la redacción oficial para ver los detalles.
Redacción oficial (en inglés): Food separated and protected
Nota del inspector (en inglés): Observed plastic bag of raw ground meat with various holes stored above ready-to-eat bread inside the food preparation refrigerator closes to the griddle. [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. Observed whole raw frozen tilapia maintained direct on top of cardboard box inside the two-door upright freezer in the back kitchen. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from possible contamination. Separate and protect food using food grade containers and or wraps.

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