PassLatest Aug 8, 2025
N/AFOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Charged follow-up inspection; major violation 23 has been corrected. No evidence of vermin observed during time of inspection. Facility ok to reopen.
Pass
92
Latest score
29%
Pass rate
7
Inspections
4
Critical violations
Location
Latest inspection
Aug 8, 2025FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION372 days ago
Charged follow-up inspection; major violation 23 has been corrected. No evidence of vermin observed during time of inspection. Facility ok to reopen.
Inspection Timeline
Aug 8, 2025Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTIONAug 6, 2025
Failed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTIONAug 4, 2025
Failed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTIONAug 1, 2025
Failed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTIONJul 30, 2025
Failed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION+2 more inspections
Violations Analysis
4
Critical Violations
1
Non-Critical
5
Total Violations
Across 7 inspections
Complete inspection history
Fail Aug 6, 2025
N/AFOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
The facility is herby closed by this department with regards to the following major violations: - K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals. Facility has live vermin within the facility at the time of inspection. - Vermin noted within the following areas: - Dry storage area in the back by electrical panels, restroom, and within the meat department. Noted under 3-compartment sink in meat department and cutting boards. All cockroaches noted are adults. Subsequent follow-up inspections after the first follow-up shall be billed $298-hour, minimum one hour, during normal business hours: Monday-Friday 7:30AM to 5:00PM or $645/hour, minimum one hour, during non-business hours, and upon inspector availability. Notify this department once major violations have been addressed. Contact Guillermo V. (408) 918-7114 (guillermo.vazquez@deh.sccgov.org)
No reported violations
Fail Aug 4, 2025
N/AFOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
The facility is herby closed by this department with regards to the following major violations: - K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals. Facility has live vermin within the facility at the time of inspection. - Vermin noted within the following areas: - Dry storage area in the back by water heater area, restroom, and outside of taqeria heading into grocery store floor. Subsequent follow-up inspections after the first follow-up shall be billed $298-hour, minimum one hour, during normal business hours: Monday-Friday 7:30AM to 5:00PM or $645/hour, minimum one hour, during non-business hours, and upon inspector availability. Notify this department once major violations have been addressed. Contact Guillermo V. (408) 918-7114 (guillermo.vazquez@deh.sccgov.org)
No reported violations
Fail Aug 1, 2025
N/AFOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Note: This is a second follow-up inspection to the routine inspection that was conducted on 07/29/2025. The Taqueria was closed due to vermin infestation. The owner called a pest control company and conducted intervention twice. Some of the structural issues are also addressed. However, couple of live nymph cockroaches were observed in the steam table of the taqueria. Another nymph live cockroach was also observed on the handwash station located in the restroom. Multiple dead cockroaches were also observed on the floor below the counters of the taqueria. Since live and dead cockroaches are observed in the facility, both the Taqueria and grocery stores shall remain closed. Please contact the district inspector for a chargeable follow-up inspection on the weekdays ($298.00/hour). To schedule another chargeable inspection ($645.00) on the weekend, please contact Monica Huato at 408 918 3451.
1 reported violation
- K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical
Couple of live cockroaches were observed on the Taqueria's steam table. A live one was also observed on the restroom's handwash station. In addition to these, multiple dead cockroaches were observed on the floor below the counters and below the warewash sink located below the exhaust hood. [CA] Eliminate all insects/rodents from the facility by a legal method. Until the live cockroaches are all eliminated and verified by a district inspector, both the Taqueria and the grocery store shall remain closed. Please contact the district inspector for a follow-up inspection. During a follow-up inspection, no live or dead vermin, indication of the dropping, gnawing, or rat rub marking should be observed. The owner of the facility must provide a pest control company report which indicate what interventions were conducted and observed violations and recommendations. The structural issues including the cracks, crevices, and gaps between the wall and the sinks and the preparation areqa and the walls must be caulk or sealed. To prevent vermin hiding and breading and easy cleaning of the floor area, all food products must remove from the floor and stored on shelves or dunnage racks. Any operational and structural issues that contribute to the vermin infestation must also be addressed.
Fail Jul 30, 2025
N/AFOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
This is a follow up inspection to verify if major violations mentioned on 7/29/25 inspection report have been addressed. Major violations have not been addressed: - K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals. Facility still has activity within the building at the time of inspection. Pest control was on site at the time of inspection spraying chemicals. Facility is to remain closed until a follow up inspection is conducted by this department. Subsequent follow-up inspections after the first follow-up shall be billed $298-hour, minimum one hour, during normal business hours: Monday-Friday 7:30AM to 5:00PM or $645/hour, minimum one hour, during non-business hours, and upon inspector availability. Facility will be charged for the next follow up inspection. Notify this department once major violations have been addressed. Contact Guillermo V. (408) 918-7114 (guillermo.vazquez@deh.sccgov.org)
No reported violations
Fail Jul 29, 2025
N/AROUTINE INSPECTION
The facility is herby closed by this department with regards to the following major violations: - K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals. Facility has live vermin within the facility at the time of inspection. Subsequent follow-up inspections after the first follow-up shall be billed $298-hour, minimum one hour, during normal business hours: Monday-Friday 7:30AM to 5:00PM or $645/hour, minimum one hour, during non-business hours, and upon inspector availability. Notify this department once major violations have been addressed. Contact Guillermo V. (408) 918-7114 (guillermo.vazquez@deh.sccgov.org)
3 reported violations
- K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: - Adult cockroaches noted in the back storage area - Adults noted on the wall of the meat department - Dead ones noted around the meat department floor - Dead ones noted around the water heater on traps - Note: last pest control report is from 4/23/25. Per PIC, they have ended contractor with pest control and not had a pest control company come into the facility. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Monica H. 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Kahlifa S., 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.
- K58: Placard properly displayed/posted
Placard is blocked at the time of inspection. [CA] The placard shall not be defaced, marred, or camouflaged.
- K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical
Only hand wash station within the meat department does not have paper towels at the time of inspection. [CA] Hand wash stations must be fully stocked and operational at all times.
Pass Jan 27, 2025
92/100ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 reported violation
- K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical
No paper towels available at meat department handwash station. [CA] Ensure paper towels are stocked at all times. [COS] Operator provided paper towels.
Source: Santa Clara County open data. Records are supplied as-is and may take 24–48 hours to reflect a newly published inspection.