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5
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PASSED
Mar 11, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION157 days ago

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: EL PUERTO NEW OWNER: FELIPE GONZALEZ 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 $1,377.00 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: 04/01/2026 - 03/31/2027 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 03/11/2026 *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

Mar 11, 2026Latest
Passed
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Feb 17, 2026
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Dec 15, 2025
Failed
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Aug 8, 2025
Passed
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Jul 3, 2025
Failed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

Violations Analysis

1
Critical Violations
1 in last 3 inspections
6
Non-Critical
7
Total Violations
Across 5 inspections

Complete inspection history

5 inspections
PassLatest Mar 11, 2026
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ROUTINE INSPECTION

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: EL PUERTO NEW OWNER: FELIPE GONZALEZ 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 $1,377.00 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: 04/01/2026 - 03/31/2027 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 03/11/2026 *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date.

1 reported violation
  • K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

    Observed dried rodent droppings in the window sill of the pass through window. Observed one dead cockroach by reach-in cooler. [CA] Discard droppings and dead cockroach; clean and sanitize entire facility with diluted bleach solution. Recommend working with professional pest control on a regular basis. Seal any gaps, holes, potential entry points.

Pass Feb 17, 2026
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FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

This is a follow up inspection to verify that all major violations mentioned on 12/15/25 inspection report have been addressed. Major violations have been addressed and found within compliance: - K13: Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated. All food within the facility has been disposed of properly. No food within the facility at the time of inspection. - K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals. No evidence of vermin within the facility at the time of inspection. - K49: Permits available. Facilities has decided to add a new vendor within the space. Current food permit will be closed out and a new permit will have to be obtained by new owners when they decide to take over ownership of business. Per PIC, they plan on taking over around (March 2026). - Some holes are noted around the old soda lines in the ceiling and wall. Seal holes properly. - A gap is still noted in the pass through window section of the facility. Seal the window section properly. Continue on working on all other violations mentioned on 12/15/25

No reported violations
Fail Dec 15, 2025
N/A

ROUTINE INSPECTION

The facility is herby closed by the department with regards to live vermin being inside of the facility. - 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 issues have been addressed. Contact Guillermo V. (408) 918-7114 (guillermo.vazquez@deh.sccgov.org)

5 reported violations
  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

    Reach has PHFs were measured at 48-49*F at the time of inspection. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Recommend having unit serviced by contractor.

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

    1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: - Live mouse noted within the 3-compartment sink. - Mouse droppings noted all around the facility. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Priscilla M. 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Abby, 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.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Unable to provide a current food manger certification at the time of inspection. [CA] Obtain a current food manger certification within 60-days and food handler cards for employees within 30-days.

  • K13: Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated

    Mold like substance growing on the bread in the dry storage area. [CA] Moldy food shall be removed immediately from use.

  • K49: Permits available

    --48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $1,383.75. Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to reinspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees. A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit.

Pass Aug 8, 2025
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ROUTINE INSPECTION

Facility has paid permit fee; closure sign removed and pass sign posted. Facility paid for 2024-2025 and will owe for 2025-2026 permit in September.

No reported violations
Fail Jul 3, 2025
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FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

Follow-up inspection; facility still as not paid health permit fee. Facility is closed.

1 reported violation
  • K49: Permits available

    Facility did not pay health permit fee.

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