90
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100%
Pass rate
2
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0
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Dec 3, 2025ROUTINE INSPECTION255 days ago

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.

Inspection Timeline

Dec 3, 2025Latest
PassedScore: 90/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
90
Dec 16, 2024
PassedScore: 75/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
75

Violations Analysis

0
Critical Violations
14
Non-Critical
14
Total Violations
Across 2 inspections

Complete inspection history

2 inspections
PassLatest Dec 3, 2025
90/100

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.

Pass Dec 16, 2024
75/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

10 reported violations
  • K09: Proper cooling methods

    Beans are being cooled in large deep plastic containers. [CA] Cool foods using approved containers which facilitate heat transfer, such as metal. Approved cooling methods include: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans 2) Separating the food into thinner or smaller portions. 3) Using rapid cooling equipment (Ex. blast chiller) 4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer (ex. stainless steel) 5) Adding ice as an ingredient. 6) Using ice paddles 7) Using an ice bath and stirring frequently 8) Accordance with a HACCP plan. Cooling foods shall have enough space around the containers for cold air to circulate, be loosely covered, or uncovered and stirred as frequently needed to evenly cool.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Manager Food Safety Certificate is expired. [CA] Provide an up to date FSC. Employees food handler cards are expired. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

    Chlorine concentration is measured at 50ppm at the 3-comp sink during active warewashing. [CA] Maintain chemical solution for manual warewashing at 100 ppm (1Tbs of bleach (5.25%)/gal of water) for chlorine and 200 ppm (1 tbs of quaternary ammonium (10%)/2 gal of water) for quaternary ammonium.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    Open bags of bulk food are stored directly on the floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination. Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids.

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

    Accumulation of debris on floors and in between equipments, accumulation of grease and dust debris on walls and ceiling. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean.

  • K39: Thermometers provided, accurate

    Thermometer is not available inside the prep refrigerator. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each hot and cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods.

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

    Ambient temperature of the prep refrigeratoris measured at 44F. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

    PHFs (eggs, ground pork, cheese, sliced tomatoes) held inside the prep refrigerator are measured between 43Fand 44F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.

  • K04: Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use

    Open coffee mug on prep table. [CA] No employee shall eat or drink in the food prep, food contact storage, or food storage areas, use designated area.

  • K27: Food separated and protected

    Raw shelled eggs are stored next to cooked vegetable inside the prep refrigerator. [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.

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