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La Birrieria Restaurant

1480 S White Rd

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 25, 2026

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Drinks and some food ingredients were stored on the container located back in the kitchen area. [CA] Do not use the container to store any food products at all. All these food products must be moved inside the main facility immediately.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

The two white freezer stored in the front storage area are not NSF/ANSI approved, or ETL/UL Sanitation listed one. [CA] All equipment used in the facility must be NSF/ANSI approved, or ETL/UL Sanitation listed one.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

There are some damaged floor patches in the kitchen and storage areas. [CA] Repair/replace the damaged floor patches immediately.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

Repeated violation: Cooling of freshly cooked rice and beans was being done at room temperature. [CA] All hot-held food products must be cooled from 135 OF to 70 OF within the first two hours and from 70 OF to 41 OF with another four hours using ice bath, rapid chiller, or smaller portions. The manager was demonstrated on the proper cooling procedure using an ice bath and smaller portions.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

A couple of wet/soiled wiping cloths were stored on the counters. [CA] Wet/soiled wiping cloths must be stored in a bucket that has standard sanitizer concentration in between use which is 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine (bleach).

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Boiled mutton stored on the preparation table was measured at 49 oF. [CA] All potentially hazardous foods like meat, seafood, poultry, dairy products, cooked vegetables, cooked cereals, greens, and diced tomatoes shall always be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Please monitor the temperature and use of the refrigeration unit regularly

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 25, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 10, 2026

Pass

7 recorded violations

minorCode K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

Repeated violation: Cooling of freshly cooked broth and beef stew was being done at room temperature. [CA] All hot-held food products must be cooled from 135 OF to 70 OF within the first two hours and from 70 OF to 41 OF with another four hours using ice bath, rapid chiller, or smaller portions. The manager was demonstrated on the proper cooling procedure using an ice bath and smaller portions.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

Some cleaning chemicals were stored above food products that were cooling in big containers back in the kitchen area. [CA] Please do not store any chemicals above any food product.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

A couple of wet/soiled wiping cloths were stored on the counters. [CA] Wet/soiled wiping cloths must be stored in a bucket that has standard sanitizer concentration in between use which is 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine (bleach). There was very low sanitizer concentration on one of the sanitizer buckets. [CA] Maintain the sanitizer concentration on the sanitizer buckets at 200 ppm quaternary ammonia. 100 ppm chlorine (bleach), 272 ppm -700 ppm lactic acid levels.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Raw food products like beef were stored above ready to eat food products inside the upright freezer. [CA] To prevent possible contamination, ready-to-eat food products and produce must be stored above or by the said of raw food products.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

There are some damaged floor patches in the kitchen and storage areas. [CA] Repair/replace the damaged floor patches immediately.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

The drainpipe from the janitorial sink is leaking. [CA] Repair the leak immediately.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

The two white freezer stored in the front storage area are not NSF/ANSI approved, or ETL/UL Sanitation listed one. [CA] All equipment used in the facility must be NSF/ANSI approved, or ETL/UL Sanitation listed one.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 10, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Aug 15, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Raw food products like shell eggs were stored above ready to eat food products inside the walk-in cooler. [CA] To prevent possible contamination, ready-to-eat food products and produce must be stored above or by the said of raw food products. Some drinks and canned food products were store inside the container. [CA] Relocate the food products inside the main kitchen's storage area.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

The two white freezer stored back in the kitchen are not NSF/ANSI approved, or ETL/UL Sanitation listed one. [CA] All equipment used in the facility must be NSF/ANSI approved, or ETL/UL Sanitation listed one.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

The ice scoop container has a heavy slime buildup. [CA] Clean the ice container and other containers used to store reusable utensils.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Many food products on boxes were stored directly on the floor or on milk crate back in the storage area. [CA] To prevent insect hiding and breading and for easy cleaning of the floor area, please store all food products at least six inches off the floor on an approved shelf or dunnage rack.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

Cooling of freshly cooked broth and beef stew was being done at room temperature. [CA] All hot-held food products must be cooled from 135 OF to 70 OF within the first two hours and from 70 OF to 41 OF with another four hours using ice bath, rapid chiller, or smaller portions. The manager was demonstrated on the proper cooling procedure using an ice bath and smaller portions.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 15, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 22, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Some open bag food products were stored on the floor in the kitchen area. [CA] Store all open bag food products in properly labeled bulk containers.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Boxes of single use and other utensils were stored on the floor back inside the container. [CA] For easy floor cleaning and to prevent insect/rodent infestation and hiding, store all utensils/equipment at least six inches off the floor on approved shelf/dunnage rack at all the time. Do not use the container to store any food products including beverages.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

The two white freezer stored back in the kitchen is not NSF/ANSI approved, or ETL/UL Sanitation listed one. [CA] All equipment used in the facility must be NSF/ANSI approved, or ETL/UL Sanitation listed one.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

Cooling of freshly cooked broth and beef stew was being done at room temperature. [CA] All hot-held food products must be cooled from 135 OF to 70 OF within the first two hours and from 70 OF to 41 OF with another four hours using ice bath, rapid chiller, or smaller portions. The manager was demonstrated on the proper cooling procedure using an ice bath and smaller portions.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

The double door undercounter preparation fridge does not have a functional thermometer. [CA] Provide approve d and functional thermometer on all the refrigeration units.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 22, 2025 · Original Source

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