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Jul 22, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION24 days ago

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: Chaparral Supermarket NEW OWNER: Chaparral Supermarket, Inc The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP07. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $1,001.00 will be mailed to the billing address on the application. Payment must be submitted within 10 days of receipt of the invoice. The owner is responsible for contacting our department if an invoice is not received and remit payment within 30 days. The Environmental Health Permit will be effective: 08/01/26 - 07/31/27 This report serves as a temporary permit. However, the permit will be deemed invalid if the permit fee is not paid in full within 30 days from the date of this report. Okay to Operate. An official permit will be mailed to the address on file and shall be posted in public view upon receipt. *Structural Review inspection conducted on 07/22/2026 *Permit condition: Repeat handwashing violations in the meat department will require the installation of a dedicated handwash sink. *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date. *Operation of the bakery will require an additional permit. Prior to operation please contact this department to discuss menu and requirements. Bakery room has the mop sink and a directly plumbed two compartment sink. A handwash station will likely be required.

Inspection Timeline

Jul 22, 2026Latest
Passed
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Jul 8, 2026
Passed
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Sep 26, 2025
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Sep 24, 2025
FailedScore: 76/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
76
Sep 12, 2024
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
+1 more inspections

Violations Analysis

3
Critical Violations
15
Non-Critical
18
Total Violations
Across 6 inspections

Complete inspection history

6 inspections
PassLatest Jul 22, 2026
N/A

ROUTINE INSPECTION

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: Chaparral Supermarket NEW OWNER: Chaparral Supermarket, Inc The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP07. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $1,001.00 will be mailed to the billing address on the application. Payment must be submitted within 10 days of receipt of the invoice. The owner is responsible for contacting our department if an invoice is not received and remit payment within 30 days. The Environmental Health Permit will be effective: 08/01/26 - 07/31/27 This report serves as a temporary permit. However, the permit will be deemed invalid if the permit fee is not paid in full within 30 days from the date of this report. Okay to Operate. An official permit will be mailed to the address on file and shall be posted in public view upon receipt. *Structural Review inspection conducted on 07/22/2026 *Permit condition: Repeat handwashing violations in the meat department will require the installation of a dedicated handwash sink. *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date. *Operation of the bakery will require an additional permit. Prior to operation please contact this department to discuss menu and requirements. Bakery room has the mop sink and a directly plumbed two compartment sink. A handwash station will likely be required.

6 reported violations
  • K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

    The three compartment sink is in disrepair and has black tap in the sanitize basin. [CA] Maintain the sinks and equipment in good repair.

  • K43: Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

    The staff restroom lacks a self closing device. [CA] Toilet rooms shall be self closing.

  • K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

    Red quarry tiles in the bakery room are in disrepair. [CA] Maintain floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean and in good repair.

  • K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

    Facility lacks testing materials for their choice of sanitizer, chlorine. [CA] Testing materials for sanitizer must be available.

  • K39: Thermometers provided, accurate

    Facility lacks a probe thermometer. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available to the food handler.

  • K38: Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

    The staff restroom lacks adequate ventilation. [CA] Toilet rooms shall be vented to the outside air by a screened openable window, an air shaft, or a light-switch activated exhaust fan, consistent with local building codes.

Pass Jul 8, 2026
N/A

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Notes: - Went onsite as I saw an outdoor food preparation operation consisting of a flat grill, vertical broiler, Santa Maria Argentine Grill, and a deep fryer under an unenclosed canopy. - Discussed with PIC that the operation is not permitted and must cease. - PIC informed EH inspector of a change in ownership as of June 16th, 2026. The new owner is named Tom. - Submit a Facility Evaluation Application within 48 hours. PIC was informed of a 25% penalty to permit fees for failing to submit within 10 days of ownership change. - PIC had the operation disassembled and stored away.

2 reported violations
  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

    Watermelon was found out of temperature control meausring at 73F. Per staff, they cut it 6 hours prior. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Food was discarded.

  • K49: Permits available

    Facility has changed ownership as of June 16th. [CA] Submit a Facility Evaluation Application to this department within 48 hours. 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.

Pass Sep 26, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

This is the first follow up inspection. A pest control report and a completed and signed checklist for reopening was provided prior to this inspection. Observations: K23: Facility has cleaned evidence of infestation and has taken exclusionary measures to seal potential entrances. K34: Facility has provided test strips and drain plugs. Facility is okay to reopen. Provide pest control records for the next 3 months. Future repeat violations with vermin will result in an office hearing. An additional inspection will be conducted within 1 month to verify continued compliance with violation K23. Continue to correct any and all pending violations.

No reported violations
Fail Sep 24, 2025
76/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

- Facility is hereby closed due to evidence of a vermin infestation. - Facility shall: - Provide pest control report from a licensed pest control company that indicates the type of control measures taken and that the facility has been treated. - Eradicate all live and dead rodents and insects from the facility. - Clean and sanitize the affected area(s) and equipment. - Dispose of all food items that have been adulterated/contaminated. - Seal holes (e.g. in walls and ceilings, repair coved base), and entryways (e.g. weather-stripping around doors); keep exterior doors closed; screen openable windows. - Eliminate harborage inside and outside of the facility - remove unused/cast-off equipment, contributory vegetation, etc.) - Eliminate food and water sources inside and outside the facility. - Properly store items (e.g. at least 6 inches above floor in sealed rodent-proof/insect-proof containers; organize overly packed and disorganized storage areas). - Properly store and dispose of garbage and other waste (e.g. bagged wastes, keep dumpster lids closed, frequent removal). ** Please note that pest control treatments for rodents or insects may require a sufficient amount of contact time for these to be effective. Consult with pest control company for guidelines on eliminating harborage, entryways, and food/water sources. - Subsequent follow-up inspection shall be billed at $298/hour, minimum one hour, during normal business hour, Monday - Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and $645 for a minimum of two hours, during non-business hours, and upon inspector availability. - The posted placard is property of the Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health and shall not be removed, covered-up, relocated, tampered, or copied red placard. Failure to comply may result in enforcement actions 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-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.

6 reported violations
  • K47: Signs posted; last inspection report available

    The restroom handwash station lacks a handwash reminder sign. [CA] A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be posted at all handwashing stations used by food employees.

  • K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

    One of the upright coolers is not maintaining at 41F or below. Note: The unit only contained prepackaged non-PHFs. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below.

  • K27: Food separated and protected

    Raw bacon was found stored above ready to eat foods in the walk in cooler. [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.

  • K13: Food in good condition, safe, unadulteratedCritical

    A bag of rice was found adulterated on the sales floor by a fly inside. [CA] Food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health and shall be discarded immediately. [COS] Item was VC&D

  • K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical

    1. Repeat Violation: The premises have an active rodent infestation evidenced by 3 dead bodies found throughout the premises and rodent droppings present in all areas of the premises. 1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: One fresh rodent body on a glue trap in the water heater closet. Two dead rodent bodies on a sticky trap under bagged rice in the "Colombian" section of the sales floor. Heavy rodent dropping concentrations in the butcher shop office, the prep cooler of the taqueria, behind the cooler near the stairs to the upstairs office, fresh droppings along the back wall near the receiving area, fresh droppings along the wall near the walk in cooler in the back of house area by the other receiving area. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Yes 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Jesus, Letty, and Fernando, have 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. 2. Repeat Violation: There are numerous flies in the butcher and taqueria area. [CA] Ensure to maintain the facility free of animals, pests, and vermin. Provide pest control as often as necessary to eradicate the problem.

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

    The metal receiving door has several gaps along the bottom and sides that may allow for vermin entrance. [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

Pass Sep 12, 2024
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

This is a follow up inspection for the routine inspection conducted on 9/11/2024. The facility was closed due to an active rodent infestation. Observations: K23: During the inspection the facility and premises were observed to be cleaned of rodent droppings except for under one shelf which was cleaned and sanitized immediately at time of the inspection. No live or dead bodies of rodents were observed. Per PIC, the facility has been serviced by a cleaning company to clean and sanitize the facility. PIC provided invoice of the service dated for 9/11/2024. Also observed the delivery door to have been vermin proofed with foam insulation and welding metal to the door to close gaps greater than 1/4" inch. Continue to monitor, clean, and vermin proof the facility. K33: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment were observed to be cleaned and sanitized. All shelvings, racks and floors observed to be clean. The facility is okay to open. A second follow up inspection will be conducted and shall be charged. Note: The first follow up inspection is free of charge. Any and all subsequent follow up inspections shall be charged at the approved hourly rate of $298.00/hr, minimum of one hour, during normal business hours: Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm or $645/hour minimum two hour during non business hours, and upon inspector availability. This follow up inspeciton was done in conjunction with the follow up inspection for FA0289936.

No reported violations
Fail Sep 11, 2024
85/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Please contact district specialist, Alexander Alfaro (alexander.alfaro@cep.sccgov.org), or DEH main line at (408)918-3400 to sch. The first follow up inspeciton is free of charge. Any and all subsequent follow up inspections shall be charged at the approved hourly rate of $298.00/hr, minimum of one hour, during normal business hours: Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm or $645/hour minimum two hour during non business hours, and upon inspector availability. This routine inspection was done in conjunction with routine inspections for FA0289936.

4 reported violations
  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

    In the back storage area, at the ice machine, there is mold on the upper interior plastic lip. Note: No direct contamination of ice observed. [CA] Ensure to maintain the ice machine clean at all times. Clean the ice machine.

  • K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical

    1. Facility has an active rodent infestation evidenced by 5 dead bodies found throughout the facility and rodent droppings present in all areas of the facility. [CA] The premises of each food facility shall be kept free of vermin. A food facility shall not operate when there is a vermin infestation that has resulted in the contamination of food contact surfaces, food packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food(s). The food facility shall cease operation of the food facility immediately. The food facility shall remain closed until: there is no longer evidence of a vermin infestation; all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized; and contributing factors such as cleaning, repairs, and the elimination of harborages have been resolved. Contact District Specialist for a follow up inspection once all bodies have been removed and any, all afflicted areas have been cleaned and sanitized, and the facility has improved vermin proofing measures. 2. There are numerous amounts of flies in the back storage area and in the butcher area. [CA] Ensure to maintain the facility free of animals, pests, and vermin.

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

    Water in the mop sink is draining very slowly. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

  • K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean

    Rodent droppings were found amongst exterior of prepckaged foods and shelves in every aisle of the retail floor and in the back storage areas. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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