Starbucks Coffee #5711

Official wording

High temperature sanitization was at 150F in the mechanical dishwasher. [CA] Mechanical dishwasher sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by achieving a utensils surface temperature of 160F as measured by an irreversible registering temperature indicardor. Increase the hot water temperature to properly sanitize dishes.

Inspector’s notes

“Minor violations were also found. For more information, contact Marin County Environmental Health Services at (415) 473-6907 and ask to see the actual inspection report OR ask the food facility for the inspection report.”

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.