ROUTINE INSPECTION
OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW OWNER: Efrain Javier Escalante FACILITY NAME: La Penita San Jose The applicant has completed the change of ownership application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP11. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $1,975.00 ($1,580.00 plus 25% penalty fee- $395.00) 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: 01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026. 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. Post permit in public view. Structural Review inspection conducted on 12/03/2025 Prior to the installation of any new equipment, submittal is required to Plan Check. Plan check consultation hours are Monday – Friday: 730AM-10AM and afternoon by appointment only at address above. Additional information on Plan Check Program is available at http://www.ehinfo.org/ Any installation of new equipment, without prior notification to district specialist/Plan Check is subject to impound. Unapproved equipment will not be allowed for use. *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date. Food Safety Manager Certificate and Food Handler cards shall be available for review. Facility shall notify district specialist should there be a change of number of employees or change in menu. District specialist shall be notified prior to the addition, replacement, or removal of any equipment. Facility is recommended to have professional pest control services.
4 reported violations
- K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
1) Facility is lacking coved base in kitchen area, preparation area, and restroom. 2) Unapproved flooring observed in upstairs storage room (linoleum). 3) Sections of walls have exposed conduit lines, are not easily cleanable, heavy staining observed on walls. [CA] Submit plans to our Plan Check Department by 1/5/25. Contact DEH Plan Check at (408)918-3400 or www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. Note: Plan check consultation hours are Monday- Friday: 730AM-10AM and afternoon by appointment only at address above.
- K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Food safety manager certificate not available for review. Employee food handler certificates not available for review. [CA] At least one person in the facility shall maintain a food safety manager certificate. Food handlers shall maintain a valid food handler certificate. Ensure food safety manager certificates and food handler certificates are available for review at all times.
- K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Worn gasket observed on 2 door upright freezer door. [CA] Replace gasket and maintain in good condition.
- K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
1) No paper towel dispenser available in the preparation area. [CA] Ensure paper towels are stored in a dispenser at all times to prevent contamination. 2) No hand sink available in the kitchen/preparation area. Bar hand sink not available. Per operator, no food items are handled in bar area. Further evaluation required. [CA] Submit plans to our Plan Check Department by 1/5/25. Contact DEH Plan Check at (408)918-3400 or www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. Note: Plan check consultation hours are Monday- Friday: 730AM-10AM and afternoon by appointment only at address above.