Santa Clara County, CA

La Casa Mia

1708 N Milpitas Bl

Last inspected Oct 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was La Casa Mia last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 6, 2026. The result listed by Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 5 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Nov 6, 2024 to Oct 6, 2026.
Has La Casa Mia ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 6, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Oct 6, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Handwash sink in kitchen observed cracked. [Corrective Action] Handwash sink may need to be replaced.

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 K44Pests

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Observed gap larger than 1/4 inch under back door. [Corrective Action] Minimize gap.

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 K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s Notes

1. Lack of hot water at the handwash sink in the kitchen. Supply is turned off. [Corrective Action] Provide hot water at a minimum temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit at handwash stations. 2. Lack of hot water at the handwash sink in the restroom. Instant water heater is not working. [Corrective Action] Provide hot water a minimum temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit at handwash stations. Instant water heater may require service or replacement.

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 K38Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s Notes

1. Missing light covers on ceiling lighting in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Install light covers. 2. Double deck ovens at the cookline does not have 6 inches hood overhang. [Corrective Action] Provide 6 inches hood overhang above cooking equipments.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s Notes

1. Cracked floor tiles observed in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Maintain floors in good condition. 2. Damaged cove base tiles in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Maintain cove base tiles in good condition. 3. Wall by the prep sink observed damaged. [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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 6, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Aug 6, 2025

Pass

7 recorded violations

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

Heavy old food accumulation on the left side of the stove. [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

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

Pink grime observed inside of the ice machine. Grime is not in direct contact with the ice. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and sanitize inside of ice machine.

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 K38Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s Notes

Missing light covers at warewash area. [Corrective Action] Install light covers.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode K49Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Permits available

Inspector’s Notes

--48 HOUR NOTICE— Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $ 1,383.75. Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to reinspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees. A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

1. Wooden pallet used to elevate the single stock pot burner. [Corrective Action] Do not use wooden pallet to elevate the burner. Use approved materials. 2. REPEAT VIOLATION. New pizza oven and 2 ovens installed at the cookline withought submitting plans to the Plan Check Program at this department and obtaining approval. [Corrective Action] A person proposing to add equipment at a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review shall receive plan approval prior to using equipment. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. Equipments will be impound if plan are not submitted to this department within 2 weeks.

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

1. Broken cove base at the wall by the drying rack. [Corrective Action] Repair or replace the cove base. 2. Heavy grime accumulation on the floor at the cookline. [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

minorCode K47Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s Notes

Lack handwashing sign at all handwashing sinks. [Corrective Action] A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be posted at all handwashing stations used by food employees.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 6, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection