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What happened?
5problems found
5 problems found · Routine county inspection · Aug 12, 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. Tortas Ahogadas Atemajac got more than most. That's from the last routine visit, on Jul 10, 2026.
Compared with 9,600 Santa Clara County food places. Each place's last routine inspection counts.
What was found out about Tortas Ahogadas Atemajac?
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- Hand sink not ready to use K06How to fixFix it
- Hood filters need cleaning K38How to fixFix it
- Equipment in poor repair K35How 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: Hand sink not ready to useThe county found: “Container of soap and dirty utensil were left inside the hand washing sink. [CA] Hand washing sink shall be…”
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Hand sinks are for hands only
From Food Code 2-301.15
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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 other).
Every visit
LatestAug 12, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard
This one: Green placard, inspected Aug 12, 2026.
5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (5)
The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Container of soap and dirty utensil were left inside the hand washing sink. [CA] Hand washing sink shall be unobstructed and ready to use.
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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Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K38 Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Restroom exhaust fan lack cover. [CA] Provide cover for the restroom fans.
Food Code 6-501.14
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In CleanCleaver: Hood filters
Hood filters clean
In CleanCleaver: Hood filters
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Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Flat grill was not under the mechanical hood ventilation filters. [CA] Cook line shall be under the hood filters. Provide approved exhaust hood ventilation over all cooking equipment as required to effectively remove cooking odors, smoke, steam, grease, heat, and vapors. Lack food preparation sink. [CA] Food preparation sink shall be provided for food wash, prep, thawing, etc. NOTE: plan check application is submitted for food prep sink installation.
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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Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Missing cove base though out the kitchen area. [CA] The juncture of the floor and wall shall be coved with a 3/8-inch minimum radius coving and shall extend up the wall at least 4 inches.
Food Code 6-101.11
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In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
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Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K44 Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Both restroom lack self closure on doors. [CA] Install self-closing device to on the restroom doors to ensure doors self-closed properly. Facility lack mop sink. [CA] Provide mop sink with a rack or device to hang mop. NOTE: plans are submit for mop sink installation.
Food Code 6-101.11
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In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
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EarlierJul 15, 2026Risk Factor InspectionNo score given
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
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 change of ownership. Facility must submit the plan check application to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org.
EarlierJul 10, 2026Routine inspection81 out of 100 (Green placard)
8 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (8)
The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Dirty spatula was left inside the hand washing sink. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. [COS] PIC, took the utensil out.
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K41 Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Lack cold water connection for the Hand washing sink in the food prep area. [CA] Handwashing facilities equipped with a mixing valve that is not readily adjustable at the faucet, shall provide warm water at least 100°F, but not greater than 108°F.
Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K38 Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Restroom vent cover is lose and hanging. [CA] secure the restroom vent cover.
Signs posted; last inspection report available
The department's words
K47 Signs posted; last inspection report available
Health permit was not posted. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.
The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Lack Food Safety Certification. [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. Manager has 60 days to obtain FSC. Lack food handler cards. [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.
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Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K44 Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Lack self-closure for the restroom door. [CA] Toilet rooms shall be separated by well-fitted, self-closing doors that prevent the passage of flies, dust, or odors. Back and front door was open for ventilation. [CA] Keep back and front door closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.
Dish sink or dish machine not set up right
The department's words
K34 Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Lack test strips. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
No hot or cold water at a sink
The department's words
K21 Hot and cold water available
Hot water at the hand washing sink was measured 80F. [CA] Handwashing facilities equipped with a mixing valve that is not readily adjustable at the faucet, shall provide warm water at least 100°F, but not greater than 108°F.
EarlierJul 30, 2025Routine inspection93 out of 100 (Green placard)
3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (3)
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K44 Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
LOOSE CEILING VENT INSIDE THE RESTROOM HAS OPENING. [CA] Secure the ceiling vent to eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. LACK SELF-CLOSURE FOR THE RESTROOM DOOR. [CA] Restroom door lack self closure.
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K41 Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
RESTROOM HAND WASHING SINK HAS A SLOW DRAIN. [CA] Fix or repair slow drain to maintain.
No hot or cold water at a sink
The department's words
K21 Hot and cold water available
HOT RUNNING WATER FOR A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE RESTROOM WAS MEASURED 75F. [CA] Handwashing facilities equipped with a mixing valve that is not readily adjustable at the faucet, shall provide warm water at least 100°F, but not greater than 108°F. HOT RUNNING WATER FOR THE BAR SINK WAS MEASURED 117F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.
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
K44 Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Restroom doors lack self-closing. [CA] Toilet rooms shall be separated by well-fitted, self-closing doors that prevent the passage of flies, dust, or odors.
Permits available
The department's words
K49 Permits available
Facility is operating with a expired permit. [CA] A food facility shall not be open for business without a valid health permit. Facility is give a 48 hours notice to pay their outstanding balance of $1,107.00 OR will be cosed down 9/11/24.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Lack base coving in the restroom and kitchen area. [CA] The juncture of the floor and wall shall be coved with a 3/8-inch minimum radius coving and shall extend up the wall at least 4 inches.
The department's words
K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Left side of the under the counter refrigeration is at 50F but right side is 43F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA]Keep perishable food items at the right side while waiting for a repair.
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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Free, step-by-step guides for each item.
- Hand sink not ready to use Read the free guide
- Hood filters need cleaning In CleanCleaver: Hood filters
- Equipment in poor repair In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
- 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
- Green placard
- Source
- County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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