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DISCOUNT LIQUOR

1040 S WHITE RD # A, SAN JOSE, CA, 95127 +14084251713
Pass
88
Latest score
67%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
1
Critical violations

Location

Latest inspection

PASSED
Apr 10, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION127 days ago

Note: The store sells prepackaged food products. Therefore, it is exempted from a food safety manager certificate requirement.

Inspection Timeline

Apr 10, 2026Latest
PassedScore: 88/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
88
Mar 18, 2025
PassedScore: 92/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
92
Mar 4, 2025
Unknown
RISK FACTOR INSPECTION

Violations Analysis

1
Critical Violations
1 in last 3 inspections
7
Non-Critical
8
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Apr 10, 2026
88/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Note: The store sells prepackaged food products. Therefore, it is exempted from a food safety manager certificate requirement.

3 reported violations
  • K47: Signs posted; last inspection report available

    The current Environmental Health permit was not posted on public view. [CA] The most current Environmental Health permit must be posted on public view at all the time.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical

    There was no paper towel supply on the restroom's handwash station. [CA] Refill the wall-mounted paper towel dispenser immediately. Until the wall-mounted paper towel dispenser is refilled/fixed, provide a roll-type soap dispenser. The facility manager provided a roll-type paper towel (COS).

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

    There is a gap between the screen door and the concrete floor in the back door. [CA] To prevent insect/rodent infestation, please install a weatherstripping on the screen door.

Pass Mar 18, 2025
92/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Note: This limited/routine inspection is conducted for a change of ownership for SR0880035 NEW OWNER: Heritage Spirit Inc NEW FACILITY NAME: Discount Liquor The applicant has completed the application for an Environmental Health Permit. FP06 $777.00 will be invoiced and mail to the address on the application. Payment shall be paid within 10 days of receipt of the invoice. The owner is responsible for contacting our department if an invoice is not received within 30 days of the change of owner date. Permit issued and valid: 4/1/25- 3/31/26. The permit will be deemed invalid if the permit fee is not paid in full within 30 days from the date of this report. This report serves as a temporary permit until the official permit is mailed to the facility. When the invoice for the facility is received, payment must be done within 10 days. Okay to operate as of today. The official Environmental Health permit must post permit in public view and copy of the most recent inspection report must be kept on file for review by anyone upon request. *Structural Review inspection conducted on 3/18/2024.

4 reported violations
  • K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

    Ambient temperature of the nine-door reach-in cooler is measured above 50 oF. [CA] Milk, cheese, and other potentially hazardous food products may only be stored in a fridge that has less than 41 oF. Please do not use the unit store these products. All these products may only be stored in either the L-Shaped fridge or the upright fridges.

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

    There are some missing ceiling panel above the storage area back in the storage area. [CA] Seal the opening on the ceiling immediately.

  • K43: Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

    The restrooms’ doors do not have self-clothing devises installed. [CA] Install self-clothing devises on both restrooms.

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

    There is no wet mop hanger by the janitorial sink. [CA] Install a wet mop hanger by the janitorial sink. All wet mops must be hanged on the wet mop hanger.

Unknown Mar 4, 2025
N/A

RISK FACTOR INSPECTION

Note: A new owner took over the business three days ago, yet he has not submitted a change of ownership. 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. Please submit the COO application to our office within the next 48 hours.

1 reported violation
  • K22: Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

    There is a slow drain from the janitorial sink. [CA] Repair the janitorial sinks drain system immediately.

Source: Santa Clara County open data. Records are supplied as-is and may take 24–48 hours to reflect a newly published inspection.