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GROCERY OUTLET OF MILPITAS

215 W CALAVERAS BL, MILPITAS, CA, 95035 +14085868205
Pass
88
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
2
Critical violations

Location

Latest inspection

PASSED
Oct 21, 2025FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION298 days ago

A follow-up inspection was conducted to verify food temperatures in the 3 refrigeration units are in compliance. K07: Temperatures in the middle grab and go cooler were measured between 40 - 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melons in the island fruit cooler were measured at 43 degrees Fahrenheit and were not triple stacked. Most foods in the produce case were measured at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit however the chicken salad was measured above 41 degrees Fahrenheit and may be due to the position of the chicken salad in relation to where the cold air blows out from. Continue to work on maintaining proper cold holding temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below in the refrigeration units.

Inspection Timeline

Oct 21, 2025Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Oct 14, 2025
PassedScore: 88/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
88
Oct 3, 2024
PassedScore: 85/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
85

Violations Analysis

2
Critical Violations
2 in last 3 inspections
6
Non-Critical
8
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Oct 21, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

A follow-up inspection was conducted to verify food temperatures in the 3 refrigeration units are in compliance. K07: Temperatures in the middle grab and go cooler were measured between 40 - 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melons in the island fruit cooler were measured at 43 degrees Fahrenheit and were not triple stacked. Most foods in the produce case were measured at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit however the chicken salad was measured above 41 degrees Fahrenheit and may be due to the position of the chicken salad in relation to where the cold air blows out from. Continue to work on maintaining proper cold holding temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below in the refrigeration units.

1 reported violation
  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

    Chicken salad at the very front in the produce case was measured at 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken salad behind the front container were all measured below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The shelf appears to be extended further than where the cold air blows out from. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pass Oct 14, 2025
88/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

3 reported violations
  • K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

    Observed flooring material separating from the floor and wall near the mop sink. [Corrective Action] Maintain floors in good condition.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    1. MAJOR. REPEAT. Multiple items in the produce case was measured at 45 - 56 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dairy items may be held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below. [Suitable Alternative] Bean sprouts and first row of cream cheese were removed and placed at discard section at the back area. 2. MAJOR. The cut melon that was triple stacked at the fruits island cooler was measured at 53 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Discontinue triple stacking cut melons in this cooler. [Suitable Alternative] All containers in this cooler not triple stacked anymore. 3. REPEAT VIOLATION. Smoked salmon in the middle grab and go cooler was measured at 49 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

  • K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

    Observed large gap under the double door at the back area. [Corrective Action] Ensure gaps are not larger than 1/4 inch.

Pass Oct 3, 2024
85/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: Grocery Outlet of Milpitas NEW OWNER: JWID Outlets The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP08. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $1,167.00 will be mailed to the billing address on the application. Payment must be submitted within 10 days of receipt of the invoice. The owner is responsible for contacting our department if an invoice is not received and remit payment within 30 days. The Environmental Health Permit will be effective: 11/01/2024 - 10/31/2025 This report serves as a temporary permit. However, the permit will be deemed invalid if the permit fee is not paid in full within 30 days from the date of this report. Okay to Operate. An official permit will be mailed to the address on file and shall be posted in public view upon receipt. *Structural Review inspection conducted on 10/03/2024. *Permit condition: none.

4 reported violations
  • K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

    Observed fruit flies around the decomposing produce by the veg/meat walk-in cooler. [Corrective Action] Eliminate fruit flies using safe methods. Discussed re-locating the decomposing produce into a walk-in refrigeration/freezer unit.

  • K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

    1. Observed spilled milk and old food debris under shelvings, crates and pallets in the 9 door/walk-in cooler. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean. 2. Observed old food debris under shelvings in the veg meat walk-in cooler. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

  • K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

    Observed gap under the double back door. [Corrective Action] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    1. Major. Chicken salads in the produce case was measured at 52 degrees Fahrenheit. All packages at the front were measured above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Packages behind front packages were measured at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Food at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Suitable Alternative] Packages of chicken salad were re-located to the deli case. 2. Fish in the grab and go cooler #2 was measured at 47 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Food at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

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