SENOR VILLA MEXICAN CANTINA
Contact & location
- Address
- 549 W JULIAN ST
San Jose, CA 95110 - Phone
- +14085644124
Licenses & credentials
- On-Sale Beer & Wine - Eating Place
- active
00664364Issued 26-FEB-2025 · Expires 31-JAN-2026 · Source: California ABC
Compliance history
Public regulatory record from authoritative sources. 7 actions on file. See how we present this data.
- 2025-11-18 FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION Passed View public record →
- 2025-11-13 ROUTINE INSPECTION Conditional Score 71 View public record →
8 items noted
- Critical
K06Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Hand wash station in kitchen and service area lacks liquid hand cleanser and single use paper towels in permanent dispensers. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers. -
K01Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
FSC is not available for review st time of inspection. [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. Food handler cards are not available for review at 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. - Critical
K13Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
Moldy produce found in rear standing refrigerator. [CA] Moldy food shall be removed immediately from use. -
K48Plan review
Operator has added the following unapproved equipment to service on the patio. 1. hand wash sink (waste water collects in bucket) 2. preparation refrigerator 3. large grill [CA] Cease and desist all preparation of food on the patio, until final plan check approval has been received from this department. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. -
K34Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Lack of stoppers at 3 compartment warewash sink. [CA] Plugs/stoppers shall be available to fill up the warewashing sink. -
K33Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Condensation from food found on bottom of refrigeration. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. -
K27Food separated and protected
Raw shimp stored above produce in standing 2 door refrigerator. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items. -
K44Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Rear door propped open at time of inspection. [CA] Keep back door closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. Unused equipment found stored in the facility (preparation refrigerator). [CA] Storage room 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.
- Critical
- 2025-07-01 ROUTINE INSPECTION Passed Score 74 View public record →
11 items noted
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K16Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display -
K23No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Dead cockroaches and old rodent droppings found on floor in dry storage room. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches or old droppings. Moderate amount of gnats found near mop sink.[CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies. -
K35Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Wood shelves in rear storage room are not smooth and easily cleanable. [CA] Surfaces of equipment shall be smooth, easily cleanable, nonabsorbent, durable, and maintained in good repair. -
K47Signs posted; last inspection report available
Health permit is not posted in public view.[CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility. -
K36Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Knives stored wedged between preparation refrigerator and prep table. [CA] All cleaned utensils shall be stored in a clean, dry location where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least six inches above the floor. -
K43Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Toilet paper stored outside of the dispenser in mens restroom. [CA] Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet. -
K27Food separated and protected
Raw eggs found stored above ready to eat food in standing refrigerator. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items. -
K26Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
Frozen fish found thawing in still water at food preparation sink.[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 part of a cooking process. -
K06Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Single use paper towels are not installed in dispenser in kitchen and bar. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels. -
K39Thermometers provided, accurate
Thermometers are not placed in all refrigerator units. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each hot and cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods. -
K01Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Food handler cards are not available for review at 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.
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- 2025-02-10 ROUTINE INSPECTION Passed Score 73 View public record →
9 items noted
- Critical
K06Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
front service hand wash sink is in disrepair. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair. Single use paper towels are not available in hand wash sinks in food preparation areas. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels. -
K43Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Toilet paper placed outside of the dispenser in restroom. [CA] Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet. -
K14Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Employee observed washing dishes using approved steps in the wrong order.[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). -
K44Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Unused/broken refrigeration stored in 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. -
K47Signs posted; last inspection report available
Current Environmental Health permit is not posted. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility. -
K38Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Fryer placed outside of ventilation hood. [CA] There shall be a minimum of 6 inches overhang of ventilation hood over cooking equipment. -
K23No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Drain flies found throughout facility. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies. -
K01Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Food handler cards are not available for review at 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. -
K27Food separated and protected
Raw food of animal origin stored above ready to eat food in standing refrigerator. [CA] Food on display shall be protected from cross-contamination, by the use of an approved sneeze guard that intercept a direct line between the consumer's mouth and the food being displayed. Bulk food containers are not covered (standing refrigerator) [CA] Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids.
- Critical
- 2024-07-23 ROUTINE INSPECTION Passed View public record →
- 2024-07-12 FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION Passed View public record →
- 2024-07-10 ROUTINE INSPECTION Conditional Score 66 View public record →
9 items noted
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K40Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Wet/used wiping towel found stored on preparation table. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium). -
K05Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink without soap and drying hands with paper towels. [CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required. -
K14Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Food preparation sink does not appear to be clean. [CA] Maintain food contact surfaces clean and sanitized as required. -
K27Food separated and protected
Raw chicken found stored above ready to eat food in the standing refrigerator. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items. -
K35Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity -
K23No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
6+ Dead cockroaches found in kitchen and rear storage room. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches or old droppings. - Critical
K07Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Cooked rice held at preparation table measured at 78F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PIC voluntarily condemned and destroyed cooked rice held at 78F. - Critical
K06Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Lack of liquid hand cleanser and single use paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen, service area and bar. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers.[COS] -
K12Returned and reservice of food
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Sources
This record was assembled from these open data sources, each verified on the date shown.
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sccgov_deh— verified 2026-05-03 · view source -
ca_abc— verified 2026-05-03 · view source
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