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Santa Clara County, CA

Starbird

1875 S Bascom Av # 112

Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jun 9, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Pressurized cylinders not secured to a rigid structure. [CA]: Pressurized cylinders shall be secured to a rigid structure.

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer bucket near hand sink measured at 0 ppm. [CA]: Wiping cloths used for sanitizing work surfaces must be stored inside their sanitizer buckets containing at least 100ppm chlorine or 200ppm Quat sanitizer. Solution must be changed as frequently as needed.

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 K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Leak observed from both 3 comp sink faucets. [CA]: Repair faucet and remove leak.

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 K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

1. Food residue observed on cleaned containers. [CA]: Food contact surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized prior to storing. 2. Washed and wet containers stacked on top of each other. [CA]: Equipment and utensils must be properly air dried after sanitizing and prior to stacking.

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 K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

At the prep line cooler top well, blue cheese measured between 46F - 50F, placed in the unit approximately 2 hours prior to measurement. [CA]: Potentially Hazardous Food shall be cold held at 41F or below. [SA]: Blue cheese relocated to reach in portion of unit to cool down.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 9, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Aug 12, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Personal items such as keys and cellphone stored on food shelving above prep table. [CA]: No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces

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 K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Scoop handle in the bulk container of batter dredge directly touching food. [CA]: Ensure that scoops which are stored in food containers for portioning are always stored in a manner which prevents the handle of the scoop from coming into direct contact with food (for ex: handles facing up).

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 12, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Jan 9, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 9, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 7, 2025

Conditional Pass

3 recorded violations

criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

High temp dish machine measured at 138 F (first cycle), 143F (second cycle), and 144F (third cycle). Active ware-washing observed. [CA]: High temp dish machine must be capable of sanitizing the surface of utensils to at least 160F at all times. [SA]: Facility has a 3 compartment sink with Quat Ammonium for sanitizer. Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a Quat Ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds.

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
criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

*REPEAT VIOLATION* At the prep line cooler, aioli sauce bottles measured between 49F - 53F. Per staff and manager, sauces have been in the unit for approximately 4 hours. Metal container inserts of sauce bottles observed double stacked. [CA]: Potentially Hazardous Food (PHFs) shall be cold held at 41F or below at all times. [COS]: Aioli sauce bottles voluntarily discarded.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Missing testing method for high temp dish machine. [CA]: Provide a testing method for measuring the contact surface of utensils for high temp dish machine sanitization.

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, Jan 7, 2025 · Original Source

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