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What happened?
84/ 100 · 16 points taken off
7 problems found · Routine county inspection · Aug 7, 2026
Is that a lot?
Most food places here got 2 to 15 points taken off. La Rica Panaderia 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 La Rica Panaderia?
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- Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food K27How to fixFix it
- Hot food below 135°F K07How to fixFix it
- Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer K40How to fixFix it
Source: County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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Inspections
From County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health · 4 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 6, 2026
The county visited 3 times in the last 12 months (2 routine, 1 follow-up).
Fewer points taken off than last time (29 → 16). That takes a team.
Every visit
LatestAug 7, 2026Routine inspection84 out of 100 (Green placard)
This one: 84 out of 100 (Green placard), inspected Aug 7, 2026.
7 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (7)
Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
The department's words
K27 Food separated and protected
Some open bag food products were stored on the shelf in the dry storage area. [CA] Store all open bag food products in properly labeled bulk containers.
Food Code 3-302.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Top to bottom
- 1. Top: ready-to-eat food (salads, desserts, cut fruit, cooked leftovers, deli meat, cheese, drinks)
- 2. Raw fish and seafood (cooked to 145°F)
- 3. Whole cuts of beef, pork and lamb; raw shell eggs (145°F)
From Food Code 3-302.11
Keep raw meat types apart
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Fridge and freezer storage order
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The department's words
K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Some potentially hazardous foods stored on the preparation fridge, including diced tomato, cheese, and sour cream were measured between 45°F and 50 °F. [CA] All potentially hazardous foods like meat, seafood, poultry, dairy products, cooked vegetables, cooked cereals, greens, and diced tomatoes shall always be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Please monitor the temperature and use of the refrigeration unit regularly
Food Code 3-501.16(A)(1)
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
If food is out of range
- Hot food below 135°F for less than 2 hours: reheat to 165°F.
- Cold food above 41°F for less than 2 hours: chill it right away.
- Unknown time or longer: throw it out.
Which foods need temperature control (TCS)
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Hot and cold holding
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Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K40 Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Repeated violation: A couple of wet/soiled wiping cloths were stored on the counters. [CA] Wet/soiled wiping cloths must be stored in a bucket that has standard sanitizer concentration in between use which is 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine (bleach).
Food Code 3-304.14
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Keep the bucket strong
- Wet cloths sit in sanitizer between uses: chlorine 50–99 ppm, or quat at label strength.
- Test with the cloths in the bucket when you mix it and every 2 hours.
- Remake it at once if it tests low or has food or dirt in it. Never just add more sanitizer to a dirty bucket.
From Food Code 3-304.14
Keep cloths apart
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Wiping cloths and sanitizer buckets
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Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K38 Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Repeated violation: A countertop griller and two conduction plates were being used without an exhaust hood. [CA] All utensils and equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g., NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation). In addition to these, any equipment that produce oil, grease, steam, and heat must be stored under the exhaust hood, unless the equipment has got an exemption from this department. Contact this divisions Plan Check program for review and approval of equipment prior to installation.
Food Code 6-501.14
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In CleanCleaver: Hood filters
Hood filters clean
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Pests inside, or a way in for them
The department's words
K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Couple of houseflies were observed in the kitchen and some in the front area. [CA] Eliminate vermin from the facility by a legal method.
Food Code 6-501.111
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What to do
- Any sign of mice, rats or roaches: act now. Protect or throw out affected food, clean the area, and call the pest control operator the same day.
- Flies or ants in food areas: act within 24 hours.
- Insects in food: throw that food out and check the stock around it.
From Food Code 6-501.112
What NOT to do
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Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Ambient air temperature of one of the preparation fridges located back in the kitchen was measured above 46 OF. [CA] The ambient temperature of any refrigeration unit must be kept at or below 41 OF. Until the unit’s temperature adjusted to 41 OF or below, please do not solely use the unit to store any potentially hazardous foods. The gaskets of the upright double door fridge is worn out. [CA] Replace the gaskets with a new one. The freezer used back in the preparation area is a household standard one. [CA] Equipment used in the facility must be NSF/ANSI approved, or ETL/UL sanitation listed one.
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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Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K30 Food storage: food storage containers identified
Many food products on boxes were stored directly on the floor or on milk crate back in the storage area and walk-in cooler. [CA] To prevent insect hiding and breading and for easy cleaning of the floor area, please store all food products at least six inches off the floor on an approved shelf or dunnage rack.
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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EarlierJan 6, 2026Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (3)
The department's words
K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Repeated violation: Cream stored on the preparation table was measured at 48 oF. [CA] All cold-held food products must be stored at or below 41 oF unless time is being used as a public health control method.
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K40 Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Repeated violation: A couple of wet/soiled wiping cloths were stored on the counters. [CA] Wet/soiled wiping cloths must be stored in a bucket that has standard sanitizer concentration in between use which is 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine (bleach).
Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K38 Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Repeated violation: A countertop griller and two conduction plates were being used without an exhaust hood. [CA] All utensils and equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g., NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation). In addition to these, any equipment that produce oil, grease, steam, and heat must be stored under the exhaust hood, unless the equipment has got an exemption from this department. Contact this divisions Plan Check program for review and approval of equipment prior to installation.
EarlierDec 30, 2025Routine inspection71 out of 100 (Yellow placard)
8 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
Employees were observed washing dishes in the three compartment warewash sink without any sanitizer. [CA] Whenever utensils, equipment, and food contact surfaces are cleaned, they need to be washed with soapy water, rinse with clean water, and sanitized with 200 ppm quaternary ammonia sanitizer or 100 ppm chlorine. The manager demonstrated the proper washing procedures. The dishwasher was demonstrated on the proper method of dishwashing. The utensils were rewashed accordingly (COS).
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Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
There was no paper towel supply on the kitchen's handwash sink. [CA] Refill the wall-mounted paper towel dispenser immediately. Until the wall-mounted paper towel dispenser is refilled, a roll-type paper supply may be used. The person in charge provided a roll-type paper towel (SA).
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Not critical (6)
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Some holes crevices were observed on the corners where the ceiling panel meets the wall in the back storage area. [CA] To prevent insect/rodent infestation, seal the gaps on the wall
Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K38 Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
A countertop griller and two conduction plates were being used without an exhaust hood. [CA] All utensils and equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g., NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation). In addition to these, any equipment that produce oil, grease, steam, and heat must be stored under the exhaust hood, unless the equipment has got an exemption from this department. Contact this divisions Plan Check program for review and approval of equipment prior to installation.
The department's words
K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Cream stored on the preparation table was measured at 48 oF. [CA] All cold-held food products must be stored at or below 41 oF unless time is being used as a public health control method.
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K33 Nonfood contact surfaces clean
There is an abundant dust accumulation on the restroom’s exhaust vent. [CA] Conduct a regular cleaning on the screens.
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K40 Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
A couple of wet/soiled wiping cloths were stored on the counters. [CA] Wet/soiled wiping cloths must be stored in a bucket that has standard sanitizer concentration in between use which is 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine (bleach).
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The department's words
K32 Food properly labeled and honestly presented
Some individually packaged dessert and snacks, and others made in the facility but stored on the self-serve area do not have any label. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label that complies with the labeling requirements prescribed by the Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law, Part 5 and label information shall include: 1. The common name of the food 2. If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial color or flavor and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food. 3. An accurate declaration of the quantity of contents. 4. The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
EarlierApr 9, 2025Routine inspection90 out of 100 (Green placard)
5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (5)
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Some holes crevices were observed on the corners where the ceiling panel meets the wall in the back storage area. [CA] To prevent insect/rodent infestation, seal the gaps on the wall. There was excessive water accumulation on the back of the restaurant. [CA] Eliminate the standing water by discussing about the issue with the property management.
The department's words
K32 Food properly labeled and honestly presented
Some individually packaged dessert and snacks, and others made in the facility but stored on the self-serve area do not have any label. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label that complies with the labeling requirements prescribed by the Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law, Part 5 and label information shall include: 1. The common name of the food 2. If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial color or flavor and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food. 3. An accurate declaration of the quantity of contents. 4. The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
The department's words
K27 Food separated and protected
Raw food products like shell eggs were stored above ready to eat food products inside the upright fridge. [CA] To prevent possible contamination, ready to eat food products and produce must be stored above or by the said of raw food products.
Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K30 Food storage: food storage containers identified
Many food products on boxes were stored directly on the floor or on milk crate back in the storage area. [CA] To prevent insect hiding and breading and for easy cleaning of the floor area, please store all food products at least six inches off the floor on approved shelf or dunnage rack.
Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K38 Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
A countertop griller was being used in the kitchen area was stored outside the exhaust hood. [CA] All utensils and equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g., NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation). In addition to these, any equipment that produce oil, grease, steam, and heat must be stored under the exhaust hood, unless the equipment has got an exemption from this department. Contact this divisions Plan Check program for review and approval of equipment prior to installation.
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)
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- Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food Read the free guide
- Hot food below 135°F Read the free guide
- Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer Read the free guide
- Hood filters need cleaning In CleanCleaver: Hood filters
- Pests inside, or a way in for them Read the free guide
- Equipment in poor repair In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
- Food on the floor or under drips Read the free guide
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100 means the inspector found no problems. Santa Clara County takes points off for each problem. Big ones take off more.
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- Result
- 84 out of 100 (Green placard)
- Source
- County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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