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Santa Clara County, CA

Mian Bao House

1718 N Milpitas Bl

Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Apr 2, 2026

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Containers of soup broth in the walk-in cooler were observed stored directly on the floor. [Corrective Action] Store foods at least 6 inches above the floor.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K32Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled and honestly presented

Inspector’s notes

Observed missing information or labels on pre-packaged foods. [Corrective Action] Ensure pre-packaged foods bear to following information on the labels: 1. The common name of the food. 2. If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial color or flavor and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food. 3. An accurate declaration of the quantity of contents. 4. The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

1. MAJOR. Ham & cheese bun, BBQ pork bun, mushroom chicken bun, and egg tart are stored on the customers self-service shelving at room temperature. Per employee, those items were delivered here at 10:30 AM. [Corrective Action] Store Potentially Hazardous Foods below 41 degrees Fahrenheit or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. If normally stored at room temperature, a 4 hour discard time will need to be implemented. [Suitable Alternative] Those items will be voluntarily discarded. 2. MAJOR. Bean sprouts at the 4 drawer prep cooler was measured at 60 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Suitable Alternative] The bean sprouts will be voluntarily discarded. 3. Half & half and rice in the proofer/retarder was measured at 47 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The proofer/retarder may not be a suitable refrigeration unit. 4. Soup broth and raw shell eggs in the walk-in cooler 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
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

A steamer box and a noodle blanching unit installed at the cookline have not been permitted for use by this department. [Corrective Action] All new equipments must be approved by this department prior to use. Submit plans to this department by 05/04/2026.

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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed liquid waste to be slow draining at the handwash sink in the restroom. [Corrective Action] Ensure handwash sink drains properly.

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 K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Self-closing device on both restroom doors were observed detached. [Corrective Action] Re-install the self-closing device on the restroom doors.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

May 9, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Unused equipments observed in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Remove any unused equipments from the facility.

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 K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Grime accumulation on the rubber seals and door jams of the 2 door upright freezer. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean.

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.

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Missing ceiling panels at kitchen area. [Corrective Action] Install ceiling panels. 2. Floors unclean throughout kitchen. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean.

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

Expired Food Safety Certificate observed. [Corrective Action] Provide the current valid Food Safety Certificate.

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
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Egg tart, bbq bun, hot dog bun, bbq pork bun were observed stored at room temperature. Per employee, the items are delivered to the store around 10:00 AM. [Corrective Action] Since foods are not under temperature control, use Time as a Public Health Control ( discard four hours after cooked from the main facility). [Suitable Alternative] Discard at 2:00 PM.

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, May 9, 2025 · Original Source

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