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TACOS CHENCHO LLC

2168 STORY RD, SAN JOSE, CA, 95122 +14085996836
Pass
82
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
2
Inspections
0
Critical violations

Location

Latest inspection

PASSED
Aug 21, 2025ROUTINE INSPECTION359 days ago

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: Tacos Chencho LLC NEW OWNER: Tacos Chencho LLC The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP10. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $1,107.00 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: 09/01/2025 - 08/31/2026. 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 today. 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 08/18/2025 *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date.

Inspection Timeline

Aug 21, 2025Latest
Passed
ROUTINE INSPECTION
May 29, 2025
PassedScore: 82/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
82

Violations Analysis

0
Critical Violations
7
Non-Critical
7
Total Violations
Across 2 inspections

Complete inspection history

2 inspections
PassLatest Aug 21, 2025
N/A

ROUTINE INSPECTION

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: Tacos Chencho LLC NEW OWNER: Tacos Chencho LLC The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP10. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $1,107.00 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: 09/01/2025 - 08/31/2026. 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 today. 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 08/18/2025 *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date.

No reported violations
Pass May 29, 2025
82/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

- Commissary evaluation was conducted concurrently with routine inspection.

7 reported violations
  • K38: Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

    At time of inspection, ventilation hood was not turned on during active cooking. [CA] Mechanical exhaust ventilation shall be on while cooking is taking place. [COS] Ventilation hood was turned on.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

    Horchata maintained at the cashier area measured at 47F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Ice was added into the beverage to immediately cool.

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

    1-2 live flies observed in the kitchen. [CA] Use any and all approved methods to abate live flies.

  • K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

    Observed toys, balls, and an old fryer maintained inside the dry storage room. Toys were commingled with food ingredients. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. Back door of the facility maintained opened. [CA] Keep back door closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

  • K46: No unapproved private home/living/sleeping quarters

    Observed fold up bed maintained inside the dry storage room. [CA] No sleeping accommodations shall be maintained or kept in any room where food is prepared, stored, or sold.

  • K21: Hot and cold water available

    Hot water at the three-compartment sink and food preparation sink measured at 116F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Five-year food manager certificate (FSC) not available for review. [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.

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