72
Latest score
80%
Pass rate
5
Inspections
4
Critical violations

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PASSED
Dec 12, 2025ROUTINE INSPECTION246 days ago

Inspection Timeline

Dec 12, 2025Latest
PassedScore: 72/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
72
Jul 3, 2025
PassedScore: 71/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
71
May 6, 2025
Passed
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Jan 14, 2025
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Jan 9, 2025
ConditionalScore: 82/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
82

Violations Analysis

4
Critical Violations
2 in last 3 inspections
22
Non-Critical
26
Total Violations
Across 5 inspections

Complete inspection history

5 inspections
PassLatest Dec 12, 2025
72/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

10 reported violations
  • K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

    Ice scoop handle was inside the consumable ice. [CA] Store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.

  • K26: Approved thawing methods used; frozen food

    Frozen Tuna piece was left on the food prep sink side board. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process. [COS] Frozen tuna was shifted to refrigeration.

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

    Facility is cooking with out filters on for the mechanical exhaust hood. [CA] All hood ventilation filters shall be in place and in good repair before start cooking.

  • K09: Proper cooling methods

    Container of rice measured 43F was cooked this morning and placed inside the refrigeration with foil and lid. [CA] When cooling PHF's, food may be left uncovered or loosely covered to allow rapid cooling with proper air flow. Can cover food once it reaches 41F.

  • K47: Signs posted; last inspection report available

    Health permit issued was not posted in a public view. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.

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

    Lack water for the bar sink. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks. Fix/repair pluming problem . Bar dishwasher machine is leaking water. [CA] Repair/fix leakage from a dishwasher to maintain.

  • K03: No discharge from eyes, nose, mouthCritical

    During the inspection Chef was found coughing. Per chef, he smokes a lot; therefore, cough. [CA]Food employees are not allowed to work with exposed food, clean equipment, clean utensils, or clean linens while experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing or runny nose that is associated with discharges from the eyes, nose or mouth that cannot be controlled by medication. [SA] Apply mask while working in kitchen area.

  • K21: Hot and cold water available

    Hot water was measured 85F at the hand washing sink inside the restroom. [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.

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

    Bar dishwasher lack sanitizer. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM or 200 PPM for quaternary ammonia. [COS] Empty sanitizer gallon was replaced.

  • K39: Thermometers provided, accurate

    Lack probe thermometer. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.

Pass Jul 3, 2025
71/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

10 reported violations
  • K39: Thermometers provided, accurate

    Lack probe thermometer. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.

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

    Lack test strips. Facility has chlorine sanitizer for the bar dishwasher and quaternary ammonia for the dishwasher in the warewash room. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing. Both chlorine and quaternary ammonia test strips are needed.

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

    Exhaust hood filters were not fitted properly and there was huge gap. [CA] Filters shall be fitted in the mechanical exhaust ventilation over cooking equipment, provide spacer or correct sized filters.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    Salsa was measured 55F because ice was melted. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.[SA] Ice should reach at the top of the container or from where food starts. [COS] Ice was added to the sides of the containers.

  • K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

    Ice scoop handles were touching ice and there was a container left inside the ice machine. [CA] Handle to ice scoop shall be stored so that it is not in direct contact with ice. Can't leave container inside the ice machine instead use scoop to take ice out.

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

    Food prep sink lack airgap. [CA] All equipment that discharges liquid waste shall be drained by means of indirect waste pipes, and all wastes drained by them shall discharge through an airgap into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor.

  • K21: Hot and cold water available

    Hot running water at the hand washing sink inside the women restroom was measured 88F. [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.

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

    Dirty mop water was left with mop inside. [CA] After use, dirty mop water shall be drained and mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    Bar Paper towel dispenser was empty. [CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    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.

Pass May 6, 2025
N/A

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Facility is not currently open for business. New owner would like to open this week. OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: _______________Agua Salada______________ NEW OWNER: ______Agua Salada LLC_______________________ The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP_11___. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $__1580.00__ 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: 6__/_1_/_25_ - 5__/_31_/_26_ 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 _5_/_6_/__ 25 *Permit condition: _______________ONLY FOODS IN ORIGINAL PREPACKAGED CONTAINERS ARE TO BE STORED IN THE FOOD STORAGE ROOM UNTIL THE DOORS ARE CHANGED TO GET RID OF THE OPENINGS ON THE SIDES AND BELOW. THE PREP KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM DOORS MUST FIT TO GET RID OF THE OPENING BELOW AND AROUND THE DOORS TO KEEP INSECTS OUT OF THE FOOD STORAGE AND KITCHEN SINCE THERE ARE GARAGE ROLL UP DOORS.___ *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date.

1 reported violation
  • K42: Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    The garbage and oil receptacle are soiled and open. [CA] Please keep the lids closed and clean to help keep away insects and rodents.

Pass Jan 14, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

2 reported violations
  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Conditional Pass Jan 9, 2025
82/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Find paper towel dispenser key to refill paper towel. Food on ice bath shall be at 41F or below. Food with hot water bath shall be at 135F or above. **Subsequent follow-up inspection after first follow up shall be billed $- Find paper towel 290/hr during business hours and $629/hr (minimum of 2 hours) during nonbusiness hours upon availability. **

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

    Mop was in a dirty mop bucket in the back area. [CA] After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical

    Kitchen and bar hand washing sinks paper towel dispenser lack paper towels. Facility can't find key to open dispenser. [CA] Paper towel dispenser shall always be filled in for proper hands washing with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    Both ice bath and hot holding unit with hot water has minimum ice and hot water and therefore food on top was at 50F. [CA] In order to keep food at minimum 41F or below with ice bath, ice or chilled water shall be reaching top of the container to maintain temperature at 41F and below. For hot holding at 135F or above with hot water bath hot water shall reach the top portion of the containers to maintain temperature at 135F or above.

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