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LA PLAYITA

1169 REDMOND AV, SAN JOSE, CA, 95120
Pass
81
Latest score
33%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
1
Critical violations

Location

Latest inspection

PASSED
Dec 5, 2025FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION253 days ago

There is no longer any evidence of a rodent infestation. Continue to take effective measures to eliminate any entrance of vermin and protect food from contamination. Holes in the walls were repaired and gaps under the door have been closed. The completed pest control report and checklist were submitted. The hot water at the hand sink reached 100 degrees F and the dish sink reached 120 degrees F. Th facility may reopen. Continue to repair the walls and floors where deteriorated. According to the owner painting will be done in a few months.

Inspection Timeline

Dec 5, 2025Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Dec 4, 2025
Failed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Dec 2, 2025
FailedScore: 81/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
81

Violations Analysis

1
Critical Violations
1 in last 3 inspections
4
Non-Critical
5
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Dec 5, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

There is no longer any evidence of a rodent infestation. Continue to take effective measures to eliminate any entrance of vermin and protect food from contamination. Holes in the walls were repaired and gaps under the door have been closed. The completed pest control report and checklist were submitted. The hot water at the hand sink reached 100 degrees F and the dish sink reached 120 degrees F. Th facility may reopen. Continue to repair the walls and floors where deteriorated. According to the owner painting will be done in a few months.

No reported violations
Fail Dec 4, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

Came in to do reinspection and there was not any hot water for hand washing. Did not complete reinspection and facility was not allowed to reopen due to no hot water. Water at the hand sinks must reach 100 degrees F. Owner instructed not to open and call this department after there is hot water and all droppings have been cleaned and areas sanitized and checklist and pest control available. Report written and signed during 12/5/25 reinspection.

No reported violations
Fail Dec 2, 2025
81/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

1. Observed Vermin: Rodent droppings. Documented in the following areas: The floor under shelves, on the bottom shelves near dish sink, on plates on the shelves, and on containers of food bins. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Monica Huato. 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Juan Gutierrez, 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.

5 reported violations
  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    The hand washing sink had items in it and large buckets blocking it. [CA] The hand washing sink must be kept clear and readily accessible. Please do not put any utensils or buckets in/on it. Use it only for hand washing and keep it clear.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    No FSC available. [CA] Please have at least one employee with the FSC and all others must have the food handler card.

  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

    Observed droppings on the plates that are stacked on shelves. [CA] Wash and sanitize the plates. Take effective measures to eliminate vermin from inside the facility.

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

    The wood home made table that the Pepsi machine is on is deteriorated. [CA] Replace this table with an approved table. .

  • K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical

    Observed rodent droppings on the floor under most all shelves and tables. Observed rodent droppings on plates on the shelves. Also observed droppings on bottom shelves of tables and containers with restaurant items in them. [CA] Clean and sanitize areas of droppings and throughout all of the kitchen. Take effective measures to eliminate the rodents from inside the facility. Clean and sanitize the floors throughout the kitchen. Covering any holes in the walls and gaps under doors will help keep the vermin out. Provide a pest control service. The facility must remain closed until all of the requirements are met and permission is given by this department to reopen. The food facility shall remain closed until: there is no longer evidence of a vermin infestation; all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized; and contributing factors such as cleaning, repairs, and the elimination of harborages have been resolved and the copy of the pest control service is obtained by this department along with the checklist.

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