At a glance
CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
87/ 100 · 13 points taken off
6 problems found · Routine county inspection · Apr 7, 2026
Is that a lot?
Most markets and grocery stores here got 2 to 13 points taken off. Chavez Supermarket-Taqueria got about the same as most.
Compared with 534 Santa Clara County markets and grocery stores. Each store's last routine inspection counts.
What was found out about Chavez Supermarket-Taqueria?
It's fair to care about this. Here's what the county found. Tap any item to see how a kitchen fixes it.
- Thermometer missing or reading wrong K39How to fixFix it
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair K45How to fixFix it
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair K44How to fixFix it
Source: County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
We review Santa Clara County health data to make this report. We are not the County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health.
Visit them directly at deh.santaclaracounty.gov (opens the department's site) · How we review
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Next: Thermometer missing or reading wrongThe county found: “*Repeat violation: Multiple refrigeration units are lacking thermometers. -Walk in cooler -2 single door prep coolers…”
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Inspections
From County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health · 3 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 6, 2026
The county visited once in the last 12 months (1 routine).
Fewer points taken off than last time (15 → 13). That takes a team.
Every visit
LatestApr 7, 2026Routine inspection87 out of 100 (Green placard)
This one: 87 out of 100 (Green placard), inspected Apr 7, 2026.
6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (6)
Thermometer missing or reading wrong
The department's words
K39 Thermometers provided, accurate
*Repeat violation: Multiple refrigeration units are lacking thermometers. -Walk in cooler -2 single door prep coolers [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods. Place thermometer where it is easily visible while checking refrigerator temperature.
Food Code 4-203.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Ice-water method
- 1. Fill a large glass with crushed ice, then add cold water to the top. Stir.
- 2. Put the probe in the center, not touching the sides or bottom. A dial thermometer goes at least 2 inches deep, past the dimple.
- 3. Wait 30 seconds, or until the reading stops moving.
- 4. It should read 32°F. If not, adjust it (dial: turn the nut under the head with a wrench; digital: press reset per the maker). Replace it if it can't be adjusted.
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Thermometers and calibration
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Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Damaged ceiling panels observed. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage. Replace ceiling panels.
Food Code 6-101.11
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In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
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Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K44 Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Employee personal belongings (water bottles, food container) stored next to clean cutting boards. [CA] Personal belongings shall be stored in a designated area that will prevent the potential contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
Food Code 6-101.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
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Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Cracked lid observed on bulk sugar container. [CA] Replace lid and maintain in good condition.
Food Code 4-101.11
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In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
Equipment in good repair
In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
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No hot or cold water at a sink
The department's words
K21 Hot and cold water available
*Repeat violation: 1) Water temperature at the hand wash sinks (sensor faucets) measured between 75-86F. [CA] Hand washing facilities equipped with a mixing valve that is not readily adjustable at the faucet, shall provide warm water at least 100°F, but not greater than 108°F. 2) Water temperature at the prep sink and 3 comp sink measured between 106-116F [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.
Food Code 5-103.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Log hand sink and dish water temperatures
Hot and cold water at every sink
In CleanCleaver: Log hand sink and dish water temperatures
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Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K36 Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Food Code 4-901.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
Utensils and dishes stored clean and dry
In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
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EarlierJul 3, 2025Routine inspection85 out of 100 (Green placard)
4 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Pico de gallo (on ice) measure 52F. Per food employee, food item was stored on ice less than 3 hours prior. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods shall be held cold at 41°F or below to prevent bacterial growth. When using an ice bath as a cold holding method, ensure inserts are fully submerged in ice and water. [COS] Food employee added more ice and fully submerged the pico de gallo container. Pico de gallo was remeasured at 40F.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (3)
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K36 Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Observed cups without handles used as scoops in multiple bulk food containers. [CA] Provide scoops with handles. Store scoop handles in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.
No hot or cold water at a sink
The department's words
K21 Hot and cold water available
Water temperature at front hand wash station measured 74F. (sensor faucet) [CA] Handwashing facilities equipped with a mixing valve that is not readily adjustable at the faucet, shall provide warm water at least 100°F, but not greater than 108°F.
Thermometer missing or reading wrong
The department's words
K39 Thermometers provided, accurate
Multiple refrigeration units are lacking thermometers. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods. Place thermometer where it is easily visible while checking refrigerator temperature.
EarlierNov 7, 2024Routine inspection87 out of 100 (Green placard)
3 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
The following Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) were measured at improper holding temperatures : Major- PHFs measured above 50F : Raw shelled eggs, salsas, raw fish, cheese, cooked meats. PHfs were held inside prep refrigerator that was not turned on at time of inspection. Per PIC, employees just stored the PHFs in the unit about 30min ago. Minor- PHFs measured between 44F and 47F : salsas, cheese, cut tomatoes held in ice in prep table at front. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Employee turned on the prep refrigerator and relocated PHFs to the walk in refrigerator, will relocate the items backs when the unit is ready.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (2)
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K33 Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Heavy buildup of mold like substance on the caulking around the 3 compartment sink. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
No hot or cold water at a sink
The department's words
K21 Hot and cold water available
Water at both hand sinks was measured below 70F. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.
Source: County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health. This is the department's data, not CleanCleaver's. See the department's full record (opens the department's site)
What you can do
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Free, step-by-step guides for each item.
- Thermometer missing or reading wrong Read the free guide
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
- Equipment in poor repair In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
- No hot or cold water at a sink In CleanCleaver: Log hand sink and dish water temperatures
- Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
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Most people don't know what a normal result looks like for a place that's open every day. The ranges use each place's last routine inspection in this area. No other county is mixed in.
100 means the inspector found no problems. Santa Clara County takes points off for each problem. Big ones take off more.
The county posts a green, yellow or red placard after each inspection, and gives routine inspections a score. In the county's data, a routine inspection with no violations listed scored 100, and the score drops as violations are found. The county's page does not say which scores or findings give each color: ask the department.
- Inspection type
- Routine inspection
- Result
- 87 out of 100 (Green placard)
- Source
- County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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