At a glance
CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
2problems found
2 problems found · County inspection, Follow-up inspection · Jul 31, 2026
Is that a lot?
Too few food places here for ranges. Colours show points.
Most food places here got 2 to 15 points taken off. Tanchito's Restaurant got more than most. That's from the last routine visit, on Jul 28, 2026.
Compared with 9,600 Santa Clara County food places. Each place's last routine inspection counts.
What was found out about Tanchito's Restaurant?
It's fair to care about this. Here's what the county found. Tap any item to see how a kitchen fixes it.
- No backflow test on file K41How 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.
Visit them directly at deh.santaclaracounty.gov (opens the department's site) · How we review
For Tanchito's Restaurant's team
Is this your place?
Welcome, Tanchito's Restaurant. We'll walk through this together, one item at a time. To log the fixes, claim Tanchito's Restaurant first; we check that you run it.
Your whole team can help. Each person gets one next step, and everyone can see what's done.
This is my place: claim Tanchito's RestaurantWe'll help you get every item done. You don't have to do it alone.
We know an inspection can feel heavy, especially when it's busy.
Fix it together
Follow the steps for each item, with the rule beside it.
Next: No backflow test on fileThe county found: “Janitorial sink is in disrepair. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.”
Then the next one: Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
Log it
Your team logs the fix on their phones, with the time and who did it.
Show what you did
Saying what you fixed, in your own words, builds trust. Families and regulars respect a kitchen that owns it and fixes it.
Each fix step comes from the rule it names: Food Code 4-603.16, Food Code 2-301.15, Food Code Part 5-5, Food Code 3-302.11.
Want to join the restaurants in Santa Clara County that keep their kitchens clean and put their guests' health first?
Claim Tanchito's RestaurantWe'll set it up with you. 25 days free.
Replies are part of a paid plan. We read each one before it goes up. You can take it down any time. Only the department can change its record.
Do you work there, and someone else owns it? I work there
What people see next
Under each item here, people see what you fixed, in your words.
Left alone, or fixed together
Left alone, the same items can come back at the next inspection. Fixed together, they're done.
Not your place?
CleanCleaver puts these same items on your team's phones, with the rule beside each one. Your binder is ready when the inspector is.
25 days free. Cancel anytime.
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).
Every visit
LatestJul 31, 2026Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
This one: Green placard, inspected Jul 31, 2026.
2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (2)
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K41 Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Janitorial sink is in disrepair. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.
Food Code 5-205.15
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test
Backflow test on file
In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test
Are you Tanchito's Restaurant? Fix it
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Opening under back door larger than 1/4" . FRP is deteriorating in kitchen. Some portions of the walls/ceilings show deterioration. [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.
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 Tanchito's Restaurant? Fix it
EarlierJul 28, 2026Routine inspection59 out of 100 (Yellow placard)
13 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
Cooked beans held at food preparation table measured >41F,<135F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Per PIC cooked beans held at preparation table for less than 1 hr. PHF moved to refrigerator for rapid cooling.
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 concentration at 3 compartment warewash sink measured 0PPM.[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).
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (11)
The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Bar/service area lacks hand wash sink. [CA] All food facilities shall provide an operable handwashing station in food preparation/ service areas.
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K41 Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Leak found at drainline (food preparation sink). Handles at janitorial sink are in disrepair. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.
The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Food handler cards are not available for all working employees [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.
Cooked food not cooled in time
The department's words
K09 Proper cooling methods
Deep container of beans found cooling at ambient temperature. [CA] After heating or hot holding, Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cooled rapidly from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Approved cooling methods include: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans 2) Separating the food into thinner or smaller portions. 3) Using rapid cooling equipment (Ex. blast chiller) 4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer (ex. stainless steel) 5) Adding ice as an ingredient. 6) Using ice paddles 7) Using an ice bath and stirring frequently 8) Accordance with a HACCP plan. Cooling foods shall have enough space around the containers for cold air to circulate, be loosely covered, or uncovered and stirred as frequently needed to evenly cool.
Garbage uncovered or not taken out
The department's words
K42 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Lids at dumpsters found to be uncovered at time of inspection. [CA] Refuse containers shall be covered at all times when not in use.
Show 6 more
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Broken floor tiles found throughout the kitchen. [CA] Replace broken floor tiles with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable.
Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K38 Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Heavy builldup found on exhaust filters. Gaps in ventilation filters Yellowing of walls and ceiling outside of exhaust filters. [CA] Ventilation hood filters shall be maintained clean and good repair. Some bulbs in kitchen and food preparation areas are not shielded. [CA] Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is unpackaged foods, clean equipment, utensils, linens, or unwrapped single use articles.
Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
The department's words
K27 Food separated and protected
Food preparation observed in middle sink of active 3 compartment warewash sink. [CA] Food preparation shall only occur in approved areas. Use available food preparation sink for food preparation .
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K40 Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Several wet/used wiping towels found on food preparation tables. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K44 Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Openings larger than 1/4" found at walls in food preparation area and at rear door. [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. Employee personal care items found stored on shelf with plates. [CA] Personal care items (medication/vitamins) shall bear a legible manufacturer's label and stored in a designated storage area for personal items.
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K36 Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Linen used to cover food.[CA] Linen shall not be used in contact with food unless they are used to line a container for the service of foods and are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new consumer and laundered prior to reuse.
EarlierNov 13, 2025Routine inspection78 out of 100 (Green placard)
7 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
The only hand wash station in the kitchen lacked paper towels at the time. Hand wash station at the only available restroom lacked hand soap. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers. Hand soap and paper towels shall be easily accessible and readily available at all times. [COS] Owner refilled paper towel and hand soap dispensers.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (6)
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Observed numerous missing floor tiles and missing grout in-between floor tiles in the kitchen. [CA] Replace broken floor tiles with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Observed heavy accumulation of grease and grime on floors and walls in the kitchen as well as the preparation area by the area area: - Wall next to the cook line. - Wall above the steam table. - Floor and walls around the floor mixer by the bar area. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. Regularly clean under equipment to prevent accumulation of debris.
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K33 Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Accumulation of grime observed on door handles of all refrigerators. Accumulation of grime and food residues observed on and inside food preparation refrigerators. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K36 Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Observed towels used as covers for various food items in the food preparation refrigerator and walk-in refrigerator. [CA] Linen shall not be used in contact with food unless they are used to line a container for the service of foods and are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new consumer and laundered prior to reuse.
Pests seen inside: fruit flies
The department's words
K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Numerous live fruit flies observed in the bar area. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.
The department's words
K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Various types of pupusa fillings at the cook line maintained in inadequate ice bath. PHF items measured between 45F to 50F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Instructed owner to add ice to ice bath to maintain proper cold holding temperatures.
Show 1 more
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K44 Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Owner stated that currently the plumbing for the janitorial sink is being repaired. Janitorial sink is not available for use. [CA] At least one curbed cleaning facility or janitorial sink equipped with hot and cold water and drain shall be provided. Liquid waste shall be disposed of through the approved plumbing system and shall discharge into the public sewerage or into an approved private sewage disposal system. [SA] Temporarily dispose of mop water down toilet until plumbing has been repaired.
EarlierSep 16, 2025Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
No hot or cold water at a sink
The department's words
K21 Hot and cold water available
The hot water faucet handle at the three compartment warewashing sink is non-functional (All other sinks within the facility have a functional hot water supply). [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair. Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks. [COS] The hot water faucet valve was replaced at the time of inspection. Hot water measured at a minimum of 120 F at the 3 compartment sink.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
EarlierJan 29, 2025Routine inspection91 out of 100 (Green placard)
4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (4)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K14 Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Sanitizing solution at the three-compartment sink measured at 25 PPM chlorine. [CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds. [COS] Owner added more chlorine bleach. Solution measured at 100 PPM.
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Observed gaskets on food preparation refrigerator and walk-in freezer heavily torn and in disrepair. [CA] Replace rubber gaskets.
Permits available
The department's words
K49 Permits available
--48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $ 1,975.00. Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to reinspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees. A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit. * Invoice provided to owner.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Heavy build up of grease observed on wall behind the food preparation table next to the griddle. Heavy accumulation of food residue observed on floor and wall around the floor mixer at the right side storage room. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. Regularly clean under equipment to prevent accumulation of debris. Observed FRP behind the three-compartment sink partially detached with large gap. [CA] Secure wall. Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. Numerous missing floor tiles. [CA] Replace broken floor tiles with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable.
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
As a customer of Tanchito's Restaurant, you can:
Learn how these get fixed
Free, step-by-step guides for each item.
- No backflow test on file In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Call Tanchito's Restaurant
Ask for the manager. Tanchito's Restaurant can only fix what it knows about.
Share this page
Use CleanCleaver at home
Families clean together. Chores and food dates for everyone at home.
Complain directly to the health department
We are not the health department. You can report to them on their site. Report to County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health (opens the department's site)
When regulars speak up kindly and kitchens fix things, the whole neighborhood eats well. Now you know what the inspector found, and what you can do about it.
Do you work at or run Tanchito's Restaurant?
See the plan to fix each item and show what you did.
Address thisAbout this record
Opens the county's own page for this place.
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
- Follow-up inspection
- Result
- Green placard
- Source
- County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
This is not an official ranking or grade. See the official source: County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health (opens the department's site) .
Information on this page may be out of date. Check the original source to confirm.