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Santa Clara County, CA

La Milpa Mexican Restaurant

107 N Milpitas Bl

Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 20, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

Back door observed left open. [Corrective Action] Ensure back door is closed to prevent entry of pest or vermin. Install screen door or air curtain if normally left open.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Water leak observed under the handwash sink at the service area. [Corrective Action] Repair to stop the leak.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Damaged or missing flooring observed at the cookline, warewash area and service area. [Corrective Action] Maintain floors in good condition.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

1. Food Safety Certificate observed expired. [Corrective Action] 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. 2. Employee's Food Handler's Cards were not available for review. [Corrective Action] Ensure employee's Food Handler's Cards are readily available for review.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Diced tomatoes and cheese in the upper portion of the 2 door prep cooler at the cookline were measured at 48 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

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 20, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 4, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

Back door left wide open. Screen door observed install but in disrepair. [Corrective Action] Keep door closed when not actively going in or out. Repair or replace the screen door.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode K09Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods

Inspector’s notes

Chicken in the 4 door upright cooler was observed cooling in a large tall tub. [Corrective Action] Cool foods in a shallow pan no taller than 4 inches.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Potentially Hazardous Foods in the inserts of the 2 door prep cooler in kitchen was measured at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Aluminum foil was observed stored directly under the soap dispenser at the handwash sink at the cookline. [Corrective Action] Do not store any items under the soap dispenser.

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, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 21, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Flan in the above counter cooler was measured at 44 degrees Fahrenheit. The sliding door on the left side of the cooler does not fully close. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

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 K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed broken or missing floor tiles at the cookline and at the warewash area. [Corrective Action] Maintain floors in good condition. 2. Observed paint deteriorating on the wall next to the cooling rack. [Corrective Action] Maintain wall in good condition.

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 K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Lack of paper towels in the paper towel dispenser at the handwash sink at the cookline. Napkins observed nearby. [Corrective Action] Ensure paper towels are stocked in the paper towel dispenser at all times.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Chlorine sanitizer concentration in the dishwasher was measured at 25 ppm. [Corrective Action] Maintain chlorine sanitizer concentration at 50 ppm. Check the sanitizer daily with test strips.

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Observed two pressurized cylinders not secured to a rigid structure. [Corrective Action] Secure the pressurized cylinders to a rigid structure.

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 21, 2025 · Original Source

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