At a glance
CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
72/ 100 · 28 points taken off
10 problems found · 1 marked critical · Routine county inspection · Nov 4, 2025
Is that a lot?
Most food places here got 2 to 15 points taken off. Tacos Y Mariscos Costa Alegre 2 Inc. 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 Tacos Y Mariscos Costa Alegre 2 Inc.?
It's fair to care about this. Here's what the county found. Tap any item to see how a kitchen fixes it.
- Marked critical: Hot food below 135°F K07How to fixFix it
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair K44How to fixFix it
- Food on the floor or under drips K30How 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: Hot food below 135°FThe county found: “FOUND THE CEVICHE AT 57F DOUBLE STACKED IN THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR. [CA] DO NOT DOUBLE STACK THE FOOD CONTAINERS.…”
First step: If food is out of range
Then the next one: Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
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Each fix step comes from the rule it names: Food Code 3-305.11, Food Code 3-501.13, Food Code 2-304.11.
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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).
Every visit
LatestNov 4, 2025Routine inspection72 out of 100 (Green placard)
This one: 72 out of 100 (Green placard), inspected Nov 4, 2025.
10 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
FOUND THE CEVICHE AT 57F DOUBLE STACKED IN THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR. [CA] DO NOT DOUBLE STACK THE FOOD CONTAINERS. KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. NOTE THE CEVICHE WAS HERE FOR LESS THAN 2 HRS, PER OPERATOR. IT WAS RELOCATED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE REFRIGERATOR.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
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)
3 more steps in the full guide Read the free guide
Hot and cold holding
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Not critical (9)
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 A JACKET STORED ON THE SHELF NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS IN THE BACK. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.
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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Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K30 Food storage: food storage containers identified
FOUND A SAC WITH ONIONS AND A FEW CONTAINERS WITH SPICES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE COOKING 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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Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
FOUND A SHELF WHERE THE CLEAN CUP ARE STORED UPSIDE DOWN WITH RUST IN THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. [CA] REMOVE THE RUST.
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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Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K33 Nonfood contact surfaces clean
FOUND DUST/MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND CEILING. [CA] REMOVE THE MOLD.
Food Code 4-602.13
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
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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Sewage or wastewater not disposed of right
The department's words
K22 Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
FOUND A PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BACK ROOM. [CA] REMOVE THE WATER PUDDLE.
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The department's words
K26 Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
FOUND THE FOLLOWING THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON A SHELF: TILAPIA, BEEF AND SHRIMP. [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 A PART OF A COOKING PROCESS.
Food Code 3-501.13
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
4 safe ways
- 1. In the fridge (best): on the bottom shelf in a pan, at 41°F or below. Plan about 1 day per 4–5 pounds.
- 2. Under cold running water: fully covered by water that is 70°F or colder, in a clean sink. Cook right away.
- 3. In the microwave: then cook right away.
- 4. As part of cooking: cook straight from frozen. Allow about 50% more time and probe to the usual temperature.
From Food Code 3-501.13
Never
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Thawing frozen food
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Eating or drinking in a food area
The department's words
K04 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use
FOUND AN EMPLOYEE EATING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. [CA] DO NOT EAT IN FOOD STORAGE OR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
Food Code 2-401.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Clothes, eating and drinking
- Wear clean outer clothes and a clean apron.
- Eat, drink, smoke or vape only in a designated area (the break area), away from food and clean dishes.
- The one exception: you may drink from a closed drink container (a lid and a straw is the easy way) if it is handled so it can't contaminate your hands, the container, food, clean dishes or single-service items. Keep it away from food and prep tables.
From Food Code 2-304.11
Nails
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Hair, jewelry, nails and clothes
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Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K36 Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
FOUND A PLASTIC CUP BEING USED AS A SCOOP FOR THE SALSA DIABLA IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] USE FOOD GRADE WASHABLE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE AND KEEP THE HANDLE OUTSIDE THE FOOD.
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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Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K38 Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
FOUND THE SECOND FRYER EXTENDING OUTSIDE OF THE HOOD CANOPY. [CA] ENSURE THAT THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE HOOD IS 5 INCHES INSIDE THE HOOD CANOPY.
Food Code 6-501.14
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Hood filters
Hood filters clean
In CleanCleaver: Hood filters
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EarlierJan 31, 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.
EarlierJan 29, 2025Routine inspection82 out of 100 (Green placard)
6 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
FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD AT 54F STORED IN THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR NEAR THE COOKING RANGE FOR OVER 4 HRS. 1 LB CHICKEN 1 LBS MARLIN FISH 3 LBS CHICKEN WINGS 5 LBS PASTA 2 LBS SHRIMP 6 LBS FISH 4 LBS BEEF [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. SEE VC&D NOTE: DO NOT USE THIS REFRIGERATOR UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED AND IT CAN KEEP THE FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW.
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)
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 A CELL PHONE STORED ON A SHELF NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. FOUND A GAP ON THE TOP PART OF THE OUTER DOOR AND A GAP UNDER THE INNER METAL DOOR GREATER THAN A QUARTER OF AN INCH NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] REDUCE THE GAPS TO LESS THAN A QUARTER OF AN INCH TO DENY ENTRANCE TO PESTS.
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K41 Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
FOUND THE ICE MACHINE DISCHARGE PIPE IS DIRECTED TO CHARGE ONTO THE KITCHEN FLOOR LEADING TO A DRAIN IN THE CENTER OF THE KITCHEN. [CA] ALL EQUIPMENT THAT DISCHARGES LIQUID WASTE SHALL BE DRAINED BY MEANS OF INDIRECT WASTE PIPES, AND ALL WASTES DRAINED BY THEM SHALL DISCHARGE THROUGH AN AIR GAP INTO A FLOOR SINK OR OTHER APPROVED TYPE OF RECEPTOR.
Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K30 Food storage: food storage containers identified
FOUND A BOTTLE OF POWDER CHILE AND 2 CANNED GOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA. FOUND A COUPLE OF FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
FOUND THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR NEAR THE COOKING RANGE UNABLE TO KEEP THE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. [CA] REPAIR THE REFRIGERATOR SO THAT IT CAN KEEP THE PHF AT 41F OR BELOW.
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K36 Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
FOUND A PLASTIC CUP TO SCOOP THE SALSA IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] USE FOOD GRADE WASHABLE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE AND KEEP THE HANDLE OUTSIDE THE FOOD. COS
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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Learn how these get fixed
Free, step-by-step guides for each item.
- Hot food below 135°F Read the free guide
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
- Food on the floor or under drips Read the free guide
- Equipment in poor repair In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
- Shelves and surfaces need cleaning In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
- Food thawed the wrong way Read the free guide
- Eating or drinking in a food area Read the free guide
- Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
- Hood filters need cleaning In CleanCleaver: Hood filters
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- Inspection type
- Routine inspection
- Result
- 72 out of 100 (Green placard)
- Source
- County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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