At a glance
CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
83/ 100 · 17 points taken off
8 problems found · Routine county inspection · Sep 28, 2026
Is that a lot?
Most food places here got 2 to 15 points taken off. El Michoacano Restaurant got more than most.
Compared with 9,600 Santa Clara County food places. Each place's last routine inspection counts.
What was found out about El Michoacano Restaurant?
It's fair to care about this. Here's what the county found. Tap any item to see how a kitchen fixes it.
- Equipment in poor repair K35How to fixFix it
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair K44How to fixFix it
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair K45How 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.
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Next: Equipment in poor repairThe county found: “FOUND CARDBOARD LINING THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] REMOVE THE CARDBOARD.”
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Where food may never be stored
From Food Code 3-305.11
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Inspections
From County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health · 5 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 (29 → 17). That takes a team.
Every visit
LatestSep 28, 2026Routine inspection83 out of 100 (Green placard)
This one: 83 out of 100 (Green placard), inspected Sep 28, 2026.
8 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (8)
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
FOUND CARDBOARD LINING THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] REMOVE THE CARDBOARD.
Food Code 4-101.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
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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Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K44 Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
FOUND THE MOP IN THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY.
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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Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR TO THE SIDE OF THE REACH IN REFRIGERATORS IN THE BACK ROOM. [CA] CLEAN THE FLOORS MORE OFTEN.
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
Are you El Michoacano Restaurant? Fix it
Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K30 Food storage: food storage containers identified
FOUND A SAC OF ONIONS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
Food Code 3-305.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Where food may never be stored
- Keep food at least 6 inches off the floor.
- Never in restrooms, locker or dressing rooms, garbage rooms, or mechanical rooms (furnace, water heater, electrical).
- Never under stairs, or under sewer lines, leaking water lines or fire sprinkler lines.
From Food Code 3-305.11
Top to bottom
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Fridge and freezer storage order
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Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K33 Nonfood contact surfaces clean
REPEAT VIOLATION FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WHITE PLASTIC FLAP OF THE ICE MACHINE. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.
Food Code 4-602.13
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In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
Shelves, handles and outsides of equipment clean
In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
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Signs posted; last inspection report available
The department's words
K47 Signs posted; last inspection report available
MISSING THE HAND WASH SIGNS IN THE RESTROOMS. [CA] PROVIDE SIGNS.
Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food
The department's words
K29 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
FOUND A CLEANER SPRAY BOTTLE STORED NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE. [CA] STORE CLEANING SUPPLIES SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.
Food Code 7-201.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Store them away from food
- Store chemicals below and away from food, dishes, utensils, linens and single-use items. Never on a shelf above food.
- Separate them by space or a partition.
- Keep only the chemicals the kitchen needs.
From Food Code 7-201.11
Label every container
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Chemicals and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Sewage or wastewater not disposed of right
The department's words
K22 Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
FOUND WASTE WATER INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] DISCARD THE WASTE WATER IN THE SANITARY SEWER.
EarlierOct 1, 2025Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
No notes were taken, but there was an interaction, likely addressing some or all of the prior report. No inspector comment was found. See the official report (opens the department's site) for more information.
EarlierSep 30, 2025Routine inspection71 out of 100 (Yellow placard)
7 violations listed, 2 marked critical.
Critical (2)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K14 Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Mold like substance is growing within the ice machine and directly dripping into the ice. [CA] Clean/sanitize the ice machine per manufactures specifications. Dispose of ice within ice machine. [SA] Ice will be disposed of properly.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
All hand wash station within the prep areas have issues at the time of inspection. Either blocked or missing soap inside of dispenser. [CA] Hand washing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, accessible, and fully stocked at all times. [COS] Equipment was moved away from hand wash stations and re-stocked.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (5)
Shellfish tags or fish freezing records missing
The department's words
K16 Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display
Tags are being thrown into a plastic container and not being kept in chronological order of when they were sold. [CA] The identity of the source of shell stock that are sold or served shall be maintained for 90 calendar days from the dates of harvest by using an approved record keeping system that keeps the tags or labels in chronological order correlated to the date or dates the shell stock are sold or served.
Plan review
The department's words
K48 Plan review
Hood system that was impounded seems to be in use. The grill is currently turned on at the time of inspection. Facility is not allowed to use grill/hood system until it is approved by the department and Building department. [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at [phone] or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. Remove grill from under the hood system to insure that equipment is not being used. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K44 Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Personal cell phones noted around the kitchen area at the time of inspection. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.
The department's words
K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
1. PHFs within prep table next to the cook line were measured between 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 the unit serviced. 2. Cheese within ice bath was measured at 50*F at the time of inspection. Ice is not directly touching the container all around. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.
Pests seen inside: fruit flies
The department's words
K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Multiple flies noted within the kitchen area and the small room where drinks are made. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies. Work with pest control to install blue lights around the facility.
EarlierMay 23, 2025Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
No notes were taken, but there was an interaction, likely addressing some or all of the prior report. No inspector comment was found. See the official report (opens the department's site) for more information.
EarlierMay 19, 2025Routine inspection79 out of 100 (Yellow placard)
4 violations listed, 2 marked critical.
Critical (2)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Shelled eggs were measured at 61*F at the time of inspection. Per PIC, they have been out since 8AM when shift started. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] All the shelled eggs within container were VCD.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K14 Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Sanitizer within the dish washer was measured at 0PPM at the time of inspection. Active ware-washing has been taken place, dishes inside of dish washer. Per PIC, sanitizer was changed out yesterday at night. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical ware-wash machine at 50 PPM. [SA] All dishes must be re-washed within the 3-compartment sink on site (wash, rinse, sanitize).
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)
The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Hand wash station next to the ice machine is blocked with multiple wiping cloths at the time of inspection. [CA] Hand washing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times.
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K40 Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Sanitizer next to cashier station was measured at 200PPM of chlorine at the time of inspection. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium). [COS] PIC changed sanitizer bucket and added fresh chemicals; re-measured at 100PPM.
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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- Equipment in poor repair In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
- Food on the floor or under drips Read the free guide
- Shelves and surfaces need cleaning In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
- Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food Read the free guide
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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
- 83 out of 100 (Green placard)
- Source
- County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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