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CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
81/ 100 · 19 points taken off
5 problems found · 1 marked critical · Routine county inspection · May 27, 2026
Is that a lot?
Most food places here got 2 to 15 points taken off. Senor Villa Mexican Cantina 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 Senor Villa Mexican Cantina?
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- Marked critical: Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right K14How to fixFix it
- Hand sink not ready to use K06How to fixFix it
- No person in charge on duty K01How to fixFix it
Source: County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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Next: Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized rightThe county found: “Several live house flies observed landing on food preparation table[CA] Maintain food contact surfaces clean and…”
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Clean first, then sanitize
From Food Code 4-603.16
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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 3 times in the last 12 months (2 routine, 1 follow-up).
Fewer points taken off than last time (29 → 19). That takes a team.
Every visit
LatestMay 27, 2026Routine inspection81 out of 100 (Green placard)
This one: 81 out of 100 (Green placard), inspected May 27, 2026.
5 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
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
Several live house flies observed landing on food preparation table[CA] Maintain food contact surfaces clean and sanitized. Maintain facility to prevent entry/harborage of vermin.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Food Code 4-602.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Clean first, then sanitize
- 1. Scrape off food.
- 2. Wash with detergent and warm water.
- 3. Rinse off the soap (soap weakens sanitizer).
From Food Code 4-603.16
When to clean food-contact surfaces
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Cleaning vs sanitizing, and sanitizer strengths
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Not critical (4)
The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Single use paper towels do not dispense at hand wash station (bar). Liquid hand cleanser is not placed in an approved dispenser. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels.
Food Code 5-205.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Hand sinks are for hands only
- Wash only at a handwashing sink.
- Never wash hands in the dish sink, a food prep sink, a mop sink, or a drink cooler.
- Never dump drinks, rinse utensils or fill pitchers at the hand sink.
From Food Code 2-301.15
Soap and hand sanitizer
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Handwashing
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The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
FSC is not available for review at time of inspection.[CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.
Plan review
The department's words
K48 Plan review
Propane grill on patio is not approved equipment. [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.
Pests seen inside: fruit flies
The department's words
K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Live drain flies found at bar/service area.[CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.
Food Code 6-501.111
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
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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Signs of pests and what to do
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EarlierNov 18, 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.
EarlierNov 13, 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
The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Hand wash station in kitchen and service area lacks liquid hand cleanser and single use paper towels in permanent dispensers. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers.
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
K13 Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
Moldy produce found in rear standing refrigerator. [CA] Moldy food shall be removed immediately from use.
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Not critical (6)
The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
FSC is not available for review st time of inspection. [CA]Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. Food handler cards are not available for review at time of inspection. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
Plan review
The department's words
K48 Plan review
Operator has added the following unapproved equipment to service on the patio. 1. hand wash sink (waste water collects in bucket) 2. preparation refrigerator 3. large grill [CA] Cease and desist all preparation of food on the patio, until final plan check approval has been received from this department. Contact DEH at [phone] or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K44 Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Rear door propped open at time of inspection. [CA] Keep back door closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. Unused equipment found stored in the facility (preparation refrigerator). [CA] Storage room shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.
Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
The department's words
K27 Food separated and protected
Raw shimp stored above produce in standing 2 door refrigerator. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K33 Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Condensation from food found on bottom of refrigeration. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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Dish sink or dish machine not set up right
The department's words
K34 Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Lack of stoppers at 3 compartment warewash sink. [CA] Plugs/stoppers shall be available to fill up the warewashing sink.
EarlierJul 1, 2025Routine inspection74 out of 100 (Green placard)
11 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (11)
Shellfish tags or fish freezing records missing
The department's words
K16 Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display
Pests seen inside: fruit flies
The department's words
K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Dead cockroaches and old rodent droppings found on floor in dry storage room. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches or old droppings. Moderate amount of gnats found near mop sink.[CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Wood shelves in rear storage room are not smooth and easily cleanable. [CA] Surfaces of equipment shall be smooth, easily cleanable, nonabsorbent, durable, and maintained in good repair.
Signs posted; last inspection report available
The department's words
K47 Signs posted; last inspection report available
Health permit is not posted in public view.[CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K36 Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Knives stored wedged between preparation refrigerator and prep table. [CA] All cleaned utensils shall be stored in a clean, dry location where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least six inches above the floor.
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Restroom not stocked or needs cleaning
The department's words
K43 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Toilet paper stored outside of the dispenser in mens restroom. [CA] Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet.
The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Food handler cards are not available for review at time of inspection. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
The department's words
K26 Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Frozen fish found thawing in still water at food preparation sink.[CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.
Thermometer missing or reading wrong
The department's words
K39 Thermometers provided, accurate
Thermometers are not placed in all refrigerator units. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each hot and cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods.
The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Single use paper towels are not installed in dispenser in kitchen and bar. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels.
Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
The department's words
K27 Food separated and protected
Raw eggs found stored above ready to eat food in standing refrigerator. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.
EarlierFeb 10, 2025Routine inspection73 out of 100 (Green placard)
9 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
front service hand wash sink is in disrepair. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair. Single use paper towels are not available in hand wash sinks in food preparation areas. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (8)
Restroom not stocked or needs cleaning
The department's words
K43 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Toilet paper placed outside of the dispenser in restroom. [CA] Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet.
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K14 Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Employee observed washing dishes using approved steps in the wrong order.[CA] Manual warewashing shall be accomplished by using a three-compartment sink where the utensils are first precleaned, washed with hot soapy water, rinsed with hot water, sanitized with an approved method, and air dried. Use 1 TBS of bleach (5.25%) per 1 gal. of water for chlorine solution (100 PPM). Use 1 tbs of quaternary ammonium (10%) per 2 gal. of water for quaternary ammonium (200 PPM).
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K44 Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Unused/broken refrigeration stored in facility. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.
Signs posted; last inspection report available
The department's words
K47 Signs posted; last inspection report available
Current Environmental Health permit is not posted. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.
Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
The department's words
K27 Food separated and protected
Raw food of animal origin stored above ready to eat food in standing refrigerator. [CA] Food on display shall be protected from cross-contamination, by the use of an approved sneeze guard that intercept a direct line between the consumer's mouth and the food being displayed. Bulk food containers are not covered (standing refrigerator) [CA] Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids.
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The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Food handler cards are not available for review at time of inspection. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
Pests seen inside: fruit flies
The department's words
K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Drain flies found throughout facility. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.
Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K38 Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Fryer placed outside of ventilation hood. [CA] There shall be a minimum of 6 inches overhang of ventilation hood over cooking equipment.
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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- Inspection type
- Routine inspection
- Result
- 81 out of 100 (Green placard)
- Source
- County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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