At a glance
CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
80/ 100 · 20 points taken off
6 problems found · 1 marked critical · Routine county inspection · Jul 21, 2026
Is that a lot?
Most food places here got 2 to 15 points taken off. Taqueria Y Mariscos "el Rufles" 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 Taqueria Y Mariscos "el Rufles"?
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: Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right K14How to fixFix it
- Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer K40How to fixFix it
- Hood filters need cleaning K38How 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
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Next: Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized rightThe county found: “Fly landed on cutting board within the kitchen area at the time of inspection. [CA] Keep equipment clean/sanitized at…”
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Each fix step comes from the rule it names: Food Code 4-603.16, Food Code 3-304.14, Food Code 6-501.112, Food Code 2-301.15.
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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 · 3 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 6, 2026
The county visited once in the last 12 months (1 routine).
Every visit
LatestJul 21, 2026Routine inspection80 out of 100 (Green placard)
This one: 80 out of 100 (Green placard), inspected Jul 21, 2026.
6 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
Fly landed on cutting board within the kitchen area at the time of inspection. [CA] Keep equipment clean/sanitized at all times. [SA] Equipment was placed in the 3-compartment sink to be clean/sanitized.
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 (5)
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K40 Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Multiple wiping cloths are out of sanitizer solution. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).
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
Light bulbs within the hood system are out at the time of inspection. [CA] Replace the light bulbs.
Food Code 6-501.14
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In CleanCleaver: Hood filters
Hood filters clean
In CleanCleaver: Hood filters
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No hot or cold water at a sink
The department's words
K21 Hot and cold water available
Hot water was measured at 108*F at the time of inspection. Hot water heater dial was set to low. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at hand wash sinks. [SA] PIC adjusted the dial within the water heater.
Food Code 5-103.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Log hand sink and dish water temperatures
Hot and cold water at every sink
In CleanCleaver: Log hand sink and dish water temperatures
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Pests seen inside: fruit flies
The department's words
K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Flies noted around the kitchen area and around the dinning room area. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.
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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Signs of pests and what to do
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Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K46 No unapproved private home/living/sleeping quarters
Bed and multiple bags of cloths noted in a room within the facility. [CA] No sleeping accommodations shall be maintained or kept in any room where food is prepared, stored, or sold.
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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EarlierMay 29, 2025Routine inspection85 out of 100 (Green placard)
4 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
Only hand wash station within the kitchen area was missing paper towels at the time of inspection. [CA] Hand wash stations must be fully stocked and operational at all times. [COS] PIC added more paper towels into the dispenser. Fully 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 (3)
The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Unable to provide a current food manger certification at the time of inspection. [CA] Obtain a new food manger certification within 60-days.
Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K30 Food storage: food storage containers identified
Food within walk in freezer is noted on a metal tray and on the floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K33 Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Fan guards within walk in have dust build up on them at the time of inspection. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
EarlierOct 9, 2024Routine inspection91 out of 100 (Green placard)
4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (4)
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Damaged floor tile under the 3-compartment sink. [CA] Replace broken floor tiles with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable.
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K41 Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Hot water line under the 3-compartment sink is leaking at the time of inspection. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.
The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Unable to provide food handler cards at the 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.
Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K38 Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
One light bulb is out under the hood system. [CA] Replace light bulb.
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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- Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right Read the free guide
- Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer Read the free guide
- Hood filters need cleaning In CleanCleaver: Hood filters
- No hot or cold water at a sink In CleanCleaver: Log hand sink and dish water temperatures
- Pests seen inside: fruit flies Read the free guide
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
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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
- 80 out of 100 (Green placard)
- Source
- County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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