PUPUSA TACOS MIX SALVADORIAN MEXICAN FOOD

1876 CURTNER AV # 125, SAN JOSE, CA, 95124 +14083679445
Pass
93
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
2
Inspections
1
Critical violations

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PASSED
Jan 8, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION219 days ago

Inspection Timeline

Jan 8, 2026Latest
PassedScore: 93/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
93
Jun 10, 2025
PassedScore: 80/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
80

Violations Analysis

1
Critical Violations
1 in last 3 inspections
8
Non-Critical
9
Total Violations
Across 2 inspections

Complete inspection history

2 inspections
PassLatest Jan 8, 2026
93/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

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

    Measured a bag of rice holding at 46F in 2 door cold top for less than 4 hours. Observed rice not stored in cold inserts. [CA] Maintain all cold PHFs held at or below 41F.

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

    Lacking chlorine test strips to test concentration of sanitizer. [CA] Provide chlorine test strips.

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

    Lacking mop rack at mop sink. Observed several mopping equipment stored directly in mop sink. [CA] Install mop rack. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

Pass Jun 10, 2025
80/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

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

    1. Found one house hold 1 door reach in (Magic Chef) refrigeration unit near cash register. [CA] New and/or replacement food equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation). [COS] Operator directed to discontinue using household refrigeration unit. 2. Found crates used to elevate food items off the floor in back prep area and middle prep area. [CA] Discontinue using crates, use approved shelving.

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

    Found bowls and cups without handles used to dispense bulk goods in food containers thoughout food facility. [CA] Provide scoops with handles to dispense bulk foods.

  • K29: Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

    Measured chlorine concentration greater than 100ppm at sani bucket above 2 door reach in at cooks line. [CA] Maintain chlorine concentration at 100ppm.

  • K13: Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated

    1. Found food being prepped around/near/on warewash sink such as pasole and cheese. Observed soiled equipment in warewash sink. Observed no active cross contamination. [CA] All food prep shall occur at 1-compartment sink and/or prep table. [COS] Operator directed to relocate all food items. 2. Found an employee slicing vegetables on a cutting board that is placed over a trash bin. [CA] All prepping shall occur on prep table. Discontinue placing equipment over items such as trash bin. [COS] Operator directed to relocate to above 2 door reach in freezer counter.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    Major: 1. Measured the following PHFs holding between 58F - 63F sitting on hot insert (not on) for less than 4 hours: cheese with beans, cheese and beans. 2. Measured a bag of rice (yellow) holding at 52F in 2 door cold top for less than 4 hours. [CA] Maintain all cold PHFs held at or below 41F or hot held at or above 135F. [COS] Operator directed to relocate PHFs to another refrigeration unit. Minor: 1. Measured bag of rice (orange) holding at 45F in 2 door cold top. 2. Measured a container of cheese holding at 49F on hot insert (not on) near cooks line. Per operator, PHFs placed there for less than 4 hours. [CA] Maintain all cold PHFs held at or below 41F.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    Found paper towel stored outside mounted dispenser at both hand wash station in prep area. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers.

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