MARISCOS EL RINCON

Contact & location

Address

2294 STORY RD
San Jose, CA 95122

Phone

+14082588813

Email

elrinconrestaurat@gmail.com

Licenses & credentials

On-Sale Beer & Wine - Eating Place

active 00415326 Issued 30-AUG-2004 · Expires 31-JUL-2026 · Source: California ABC

Compliance history

Public regulatory record from authoritative sources. 3 actions on file. See how we present this data.

• 2025-10-30 FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION Passed
  2 items noted

  • Critical K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    PHF items maintained inside the food preparation refrigerator measured between 60F to 70F; cut tomatoes, container of milk, various types of meats. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PHF items were VC&D due to time and temperature abuse.
  • K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    Ambient temperature of the food preparation refrigerator measured at 70F. Owner stated that the refrigerator was working properly in the morning. This Division verified refrigeration was operating during the follow-up on 10/23/2025. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. Temporarily discontinue use of the refrigeration until it is able to maintain food at 41F and below.
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• 2025-10-23 FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION Passed
  1 item noted

  • K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    Ambient temperature of the walk-in refrigerator measured at 60F via IR, probe thermometer, as well as the facility provided thermometer inside. Technician was on-site and stated that the walk-in refrigerator was repair about an hour to two hours prior and will need about 45 minutes to an hour to come down in temperature. At the end of the inspection, ambient temperature did not drop. At time of inspection, facility only has beverages and non-PHF items inside the refrigerator. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. [SA] Facility has repaired the food preparation refrigerator and the two-door upright refrigerator in the back of the facility. Per owner, menu will be restricted to limit the amount of food preparation required, as majority of the sales is from beverages. Facility shall not store any PHF items inside the walk-in refrigerator until it is able to maintain PHF at 41F or below.
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• 2025-10-22 ROUTINE INSPECTION Failed Score 57
  11 items noted

  • K21 Hot and cold water available
    Warm water not available at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds. Hot water fluctuates between 110F to 115F at the food preparation sink. [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.
  • Critical K07 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    Raw chicken, raw beef, and pork ribs maintained inside the food preparation refrigerator at the cook line measured between 51F to 55F. Employee stated that items were from the walk-in refrigerator and was brought out in the morning. Ambient temperature of the food preparation refrigerator measured at 51F via probe thermometer placed inside. Cooked sausages, various types of raw meats maintained inside the walk-in refrigerator measured between 54F to 56F. Ambient temperature of the walk-in refrigerator measured at 55F via probe thermometer placed inside. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PHF items were VC&D due to time and temperature abuse. Facility lacks any other refrigeration units to maintain PHF at 41F or below.
  • K38 Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
    Ventilation hood at the time of the inspection is inoperable. [CA] Mechanical exhaust ventilation shall be on while cooking is taking place. All areas of a food facility shall have sufficient ventilation to facilitate proper food storage and to provide a reasonable condition of comfort for each employee, consistent with the job performed by the employee. Counter top deep fryer observed in use maintained at the preparation line. [CA] Provide approved exhaust hood ventilation over all cooking equipment as required to effectively remove cooking odors, smoke, steam, grease, heat, and vapors.
  • K24 Person in charge present and performing duties
    Manager and/or "person in charge" not available at time of inspection. [CA] A “person in charge” who is responsible for operation of facility shall be present at the food facility during all hours of operation.
  • K23 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
    5+ live flies observed flying around the kitchen. [CA] Use any and all approved methods to abate flies.
  • Critical K13 Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
    Facility does not have adequate refrigeration to continue operations. Facility's walk-in refrigerator, food preparation refrigerator, and two-door upright refrigerator are unable to maintain food at 41F or below. Ambient temperature of other refrigeration units observed holding alcoholic beverages also measured above 41F. [CA] No facility shall commit any act that may cause the contamination or adulteration of food, food-contact surfaces, or utensils. Food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health and shall be discarded immediately.
  • K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
    Five-year Food Safety Certified (FSC) manager certificate unavailable for review. [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. Employees' three-year food handler cards unavailable for review. [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.
  • K44 Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
    Observed large amounts of recycle material and garbage maintained outside in the rear of the 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. Outside refuse enclosure shall be kept clean and free of debris. Employees' personal belonging observed stored in areas of food preparation and/or food storage. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.
  • Critical K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
    The only hand wash station in the kitchen lacked paper towels and hand soap. Hot water is also not provided at the hand sink. Men's restroom lacked paper towels. Women's restroom lacked paper towels and hand soap. Hand washing station also lacks hand soap dispenser. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers. Ensure paper towels and hand soap are readily available and easily accessible at all times.
  • K27 Food separated and protected
    Observed frozen meats maintained inside chest freezer located outside in the rear of the facility. Storage rack with bags of raw onions also maintained outside in the back of the facility. [CA] Food or food related equipment shall be stored in an approved fully enclosed food facility. Relocate freezer to inside the facility.
  • K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    Ambient temperature of the food preparation refrigerator measured at 51F. Ambient temperature of the walk-in refrigerator measured at 55F. Ambient temperature of the two-door upright refrigerator by the rear door of the facility measured at 69F. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. ** Note: Ambient temperature of the reach-in refrigerators at the bar measured between 45-47F.
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Other details

Cuisine

mexican

Sources

This record was assembled from these open data sources, each verified on the date shown.

• sccgov_deh — verified 2026-05-03 · view source
• ca_abc — verified 2026-05-03 · view source
• overture — verified 2026-05-03 · view source
• osm — verified 2026-05-03 · view source

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