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MAR & TIERRA

1373 KOOSER RD # B, SAN JOSE, CA, 95118 +16507163117
Pass
91
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
1
Critical violations

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PASSED
Sep 10, 2025ROUTINE INSPECTION339 days ago

The owner is the same although the owner would like to request a new name for the facility. The new name process will begin with this department. Contact the plan check unit to request your final inspection. You can also do this at dehplancheck@deh.sccgov.org Please sign up for your final inspection within 48 hours.

Inspection Timeline

Sep 10, 2025Latest
PassedScore: 91/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
91
Feb 20, 2025
Passed
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Sep 24, 2024
PassedScore: 80/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
80

Violations Analysis

1
Critical Violations
1 in last 3 inspections
12
Non-Critical
13
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Sep 10, 2025
91/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

The owner is the same although the owner would like to request a new name for the facility. The new name process will begin with this department. Contact the plan check unit to request your final inspection. You can also do this at dehplancheck@deh.sccgov.org Please sign up for your final inspection within 48 hours.

4 reported violations
  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    AFSC and food handler cards are needed. [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. 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.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    Observed a couple of bulk food bins not labeled. [CA] Label each bulk food bin with the contents.

  • K39: Thermometers provided, accurate

    The under counter prep unit did not have a thermometer. [CA] Every refrigerator must have a thermometer to monitor the temperature. [COS] The owner put one in.

  • K26: Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Pass Feb 20, 2025
N/A

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Joint inspection with Henry Luu and the new owner Juan Francisco. Please continue with the limited menu until permission is given to increase the menu to originally submitted foods after plan check final inspection. According to the new owner he has already submitted to plan check. The facility has been operating under the new ownership since December 2024. The water heater is undersized and will be addressed along with the other items in the plan check review. OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: ___Sensacion___________________ NEW OWNER: ____FJDQUIN LLC_________________________ The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP__14__. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $_1723.00___ 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: _3_/__1/_25_ - _2_/_30_/_25_ 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. An official permit will be mailed to the address on file and shall be posted in public view upon receipt. *Structural Review inspection conducted on __2/20_/_25_ *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date.

3 reported violations
  • K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

    Observed the ceiling to have several holes covered with plastic. [CA] Repair the holes in the ceiling. According to the new owner they are currently working in the areas and will repair as soon as possible.

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

    Observed the bulk food bins to be what appears as new small waste bins. [CA] The bins must be food grade containers.

  • K39: Thermometers provided, accurate

    Observed a couple of refrigerators missing thermometers. [CA] Replace the missing thermometers so that each unit has a thermometer.

Pass Sep 24, 2024
80/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

According to the manager the existing 3-compartment sink will be removed and a new one put in along with a dish washing machine. Plans must be submitted to the department of environmental health for these changes. Submit plans and obtain approval before beginning the work. Visit ehinfo.org for the plan submittal application and instructions.

6 reported violations
  • K39: Thermometers provided, accurate

    Observed 4 refrigerators without thermometers. [CA] Replace the missing thermometers.

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

    Observed several gnat-like insects at the bar. [CA] Take effective measures to eliminate the flies. According to the manager they will ask the pest control company to help with this. The invoice from the last service was shown to me today. Do not prepare any food at the bar area to protect from contamination by the insects. Protect food and drinks from the insects.

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

    There are not any test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. [CA] Provide and use test strips to be sure that the concentration of sanitizer is correct at 100ppm chlorine.

  • K40: Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

    Observed wiping towels not in sanitizer. [CA] Each used towel must be kept in sanitizer between each use.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    The folded paper towels are out on the table next to the hand sink. [CA] Provide the dispenser for the paper towels.

  • K13: Food in good condition, safe, unadulteratedCritical

    Observed a gnat-like fly in the bottle of mango juice. [CA] Keep all bottles closed with the lid on. The mango juice and 2 bottles of tequila were the only bottles with open pour spouts. The mango juice was poured down the drain by the employee.

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