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PAUL'S IMPERIO LIQUORS AND TAQUERIA #3

1401 ALMADEN RD, SAN JOSE, CA, 95125 +16692306970
Pass
93
Latest score
67%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
1
Critical violations

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PASSED
Oct 24, 2025FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION295 days ago

Follow- up inspection to the limited inspection conducted on 10/22/2025. Food facility was closed due to an active vermin infestation and instructed to cease operation of food sales. Observations: -No evidence of a vermin infestation observed in the facility. -Facility has been thoroughly cleaned/sanitized. -Exclusion measures have been completed. Note: Checklist for reopening/pest control reports were submitted via email on 10/23/25 by Surinder Singh. Pest control services were conducted on 10/23/25 with no activity reported, semi monthly treatments will occur moving forward. Facility is now OPEN.

Inspection Timeline

Oct 24, 2025Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Oct 22, 2025
Failed
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Jan 20, 2025
PassedScore: 93/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
93

Violations Analysis

1
Critical Violations
1 in last 3 inspections
5
Non-Critical
6
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Oct 24, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

Follow- up inspection to the limited inspection conducted on 10/22/2025. Food facility was closed due to an active vermin infestation and instructed to cease operation of food sales. Observations: -No evidence of a vermin infestation observed in the facility. -Facility has been thoroughly cleaned/sanitized. -Exclusion measures have been completed. Note: Checklist for reopening/pest control reports were submitted via email on 10/23/25 by Surinder Singh. Pest control services were conducted on 10/23/25 with no activity reported, semi monthly treatments will occur moving forward. Facility is now OPEN.

No reported violations
Fail Oct 22, 2025
N/A

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Facility is CLOSED due to an active vermin infestation. Facility shall cease and desist all operations immediately. Limited inspection conducted in conjunction with complaint investigation: CO0158182 *** The posted placard is property of Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health and shall not be removed, covered, relocated, tampered, or copied. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action per County Ordinance Code section B11-55. *** 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-inspections(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors.

3 reported violations
  • K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical

    1. Observed Vermin: -Multiple live cockroaches observed crawling in and out of gaps in wall baseboard (in taqueria seating area). -Multiple live cockroaches observed crawling out of towels stored underneath ice merchandiser freezer. 2. Photographs: yes 3. Supervisor Notified: Anjani Sircar 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Sharma Jagpreet, 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.

  • K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

    In taqueria seating area, wall baseboards are not fully sealed, creating large gaps for pest harborage. Observed multiple live cockroaches crawling in and out of wall. [CA] A food facility shall be constructed, equipped, maintained, and operated to prevent the entrance or harborage vermin. Repair gaps and maintain in good condition.

  • K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean

    Accumulation of food debris and dust observed throughout sales floor and in back storage area. [CA] Thoroughly clean and sanitize all nonfood contact surfaces to prevent buildup.

Pass Jan 20, 2025
93/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

3 reported violations
  • K41: Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

    Sink basin at hand wash sink outside of restroom is in disrepair. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

  • K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

    Wet soiled mop held in basin of janitorial sink.[CA] After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

  • K21: Hot and cold water available

    Hot water reached a maximum of 78F at restroom hand wash sink. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.

Source: Santa Clara County open data. Records are supplied as-is and may take 24–48 hours to reflect a newly published inspection.