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Santa Clara County, CA

Mil's Diner

36 S Abbott Av

Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jun 18, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Observed knife stored in the crevice between the 2 door prep cooler and the work table. [Corrective Action] Discontinue storing knife in the crevice. Store in a clean and dry area or container.

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.

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minorCode K07Food temperature

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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Multiple Potentially Hazardous Foods in the walk-in cooler were measured at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Ensure Potentially Hazardous Foods are maintained 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.

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Bottom portion of the wall between water heater and white freezer observed damaged. [Corrective Action] Maintain wall in good condition. 2. Damaged paint observed on the wall between the cookline and the walk-in cooler. [Corrective Action] Maintain wall in good condition. 3. Deteriorated paint observed on the door of the walk-in cooler. [Corrective Action] Maintain paint 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.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 18, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Aug 19, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed missing cove base and paint in disrepair on the left portion of the wall at the cookline. [Corrective Action] Install cove base and maintain wall in good condition. 2. Paint observed in disrepair on the walk-in cooler door. [Corrective Action] Maintain paint in good condition. 3. Missing floor tile and floor grout observed deteriorating at the warewash 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.

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minorCode K27Other

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Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw beef stored above ready-to-eat foods inside the 3 door upright cooler at the cookline. [Corrective Action] Store raw meats below read-to-eat foods.

In plain English

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

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minorCode K38Facility maintenance

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Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

One light bulb not functioning in the exhaust hood. [Corrective Action] Ensure lights are all functioning.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Chlorine sanitizer in the dishwasher was measured at 25 ppm. [Corrective Action] Maintain chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm.

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, Aug 19, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 25, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Heavy grease accumulation on the shelf below the griddle at the cookline. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean. 2. Dust accumulation on the exhaust fan guard in the restrooms. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain 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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 25, 2024 · Original Source

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