Name: EL BUEN SAZON
Address: 995 SARATOGA AV, SAN JOSE, CA, 95129, US
Telephone: +14083202619

PassLatest Sep 17, 2025

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3 reported violations

K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inside the food prep unit insert, cut tomatoes and shredded chicken measured at 45-48F. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods when cold holding shall be held at or below 41F.
K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
1) Fly activity observed near the cook line. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of flies and fly activity. Keep doors closed when not in use. 2) Infestation of ants observed on wall by the cook line and leading into back kitchen. [CA] Eliminate infestation of non disease carrying pests from the facility.
K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
1) Food safety certificate for mangers is not available. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have at least one valid Food Safety Certificate available. 2) Food handler cards for employees are not available. [CA] All employees that handle, prepares, or serves food shall have a valid food handler card available within 30 days from their date of hire.

Pass Oct 29, 2024

82/100

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OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: EL BUEN SAZON NEW OWNER: BA&H INC The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP11. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $1580.00 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: 11/01/24 - 10/31/25 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 10/29/24 *Permit condition: NONE *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date.

6 reported violations

K27: Food separated and protected
FOUND THE MEXICAN RICE IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. [CA] DO NOT USE GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD FOOD. USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINER.
K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitizedCritical
FOUND THE BOTTOM OF THE CUP REFRIGERATOR WITH WATER AND DEBRIS. [CA] KEEP THIS AREA CLEAN AND DRY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE CUPS.
K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
FOUND CARDBOARD LINING THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. [CA] REMOVE THE CARDBOARD.
K40: Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
FOUND A WIPING CLOTH ON THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION COUNTER. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.
K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean
FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC FLAP OF THE ICE MACHINE. [CA] CLEAN THIS PART MORE OFTEN.
K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
FOUND THE PAINT ON THE CEILING BY THE ICE MACHINE CHIPPING OFF. [CA] REPAIR THE PAINT.

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