EL RANCHO TAQUERIA

1) Large gaps observed in wall next to range. 2) Missing outlet cover below 2 composition sink. 3) Gap observed around pipe on wall, next to water heater. [CA] A food facility shall be constructed, equipped, maintained, and operated to prevent the entrance or harborage vermin. Repair gaps and maintain in good condition.

Heavy accumulation of grease, food debris, and dust observed on kitchen floor, cooking equipment, and shelving. [CA] Thoroughly clean and sanitize all nonfood contact surfaces to prevent buildup.

1. Observed Vermin: -1 live cockroach observed on floor next to steam table. -1 dead cockroach observed on floor next to griddle. 2. Photographs: yes 3. Supervisor Notified: Anjani Sircar 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Michael Garcia, has 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.

Facility is operating without a valid Health Permit. Permit expired on 3/31/25. 48 hr notice was given on 10/3/25. [CA] Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $ 1,975.00. Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. 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. [COS] Food employee tried calling owners to make payment. Food employee paid permit fees during inspection.

THE FACILITY IS OPERATING WITHOUT A CURRENT PERMIT. [CA] PROVIDE PAYMENT WITHIN 48 HRS. 48 HRS NOTICE HAS BEEN PROVIDED DUE TO NON PAYMENT.

FOUND A SMALL PLASTIC CUP BEING USED TO SCOOP THE SALT. [CA] USE FOOD GRADE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE AND KEEP THE HANDLE OUTSIDE THE FOOD.

THE RESTROOM DOOR DOES NOT SELF CLOSE. [CA] PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR.

MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS AND THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. [CA] PROVIDE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE AND THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS.

FOUND RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE COOKED RICE IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] STORE RAW FOOD OF ANIMAL ORIGIN BELOW COOKED OR READY TO EAT FOOD.

FOUND THE HOT WATER AT 114F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 120F.

FOUND A GROCERY PLASTIC BAG BEING USED TO STORE THE RICE IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. [CA] USE FOOD GRADE BAGS APPROVED FOR FOOD STORAGE.

MISSING THE HAND WASH SIGN AT THE HAND WASH SINKS. [CA] PROVIDE SIGNS.

FSC is not available for review at time of inspection. [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. Food handler cards are not available for review at time of inspection. [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.

Water measured a maximum of 78F at hand wash sink in restroom.[CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.

Lack of liquid hand cleanser at the only hand wash sink in food preparation area. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. Replace wall mounted dispenser.

Current Environmental Health permit is not posted. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.

PHF found re-heating in steam table. [CA] Reheating for hot holding shall be done rapidly, and the time the food is between 41°F and 165°F shall not exceed two hours.

1 live cockroach found on the floor between preparation refrigerator and steam table. 1 dead cockroach found in the corner of steam table and preparation table. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches or old droppings. Maintain facility to prevent entry/harborage of vermin.

Buildup found on floor under cooking equipment. [CA] Regularly clean under cooking equipment to prevent accumulation of debris.

Sink basin at hand wash sink outside of restroom is in disrepair. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

Restroom door is not self closing and propped open at time of inspection. [CA] Toilet rooms shall be separated by well-fitted, self-closing doors that prevent the passage of flies, dust, or odors.