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Santa Clara County, CA

Starbird Chicken

1241 W El Camino Real

Last inspected Oct 7, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Oct 7, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

PHFs (masala sauce, sliced cheese) held inside prep table for over 4 hours, measured above 50F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PIC discarded PHFs.

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, Oct 7, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 9, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Single use sanitary towels are not available at hand sink by the prep sink. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers.[COS]

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Hand sink near deep fryer has a leak. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

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.

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minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

CO2 tanks are not secured. [CA] All pressurized cylinders shall be securely fastened 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.

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minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Numerous flies observed in the back storage containers. [CA] Facility shall be kept free of flies.

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.

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minorCode K05Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

Inspector’s notes

Employee observed rinsing hands with water only after handling unclean utensils. No direct food contamination occurred. [CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Some employees food handler cards are expired. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

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, Sep 9, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up Inspection

Nov 12, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 12, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 7, 2024

Conditional Pass

2 recorded violations

criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Observed the handwash sink by the raw chicken prep area was blocked by a container and the faucet was turned to the side. [CA] - A handwashing facility shall not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. [COS] - Sink cleared. Ensure staff, especially those handling raw chicken remove gloves and wash hands when changing tasks. For example, observed employee with raw chicken gloves hands handle probe thermometer and mixing bowl. The mixing bowl made partial contact with the tray holding cooked chicken on the warmer. It is also recommended to sanitize the handle to the fryers and other high touch surfaces after contamination.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
criticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee use a soiled knife (previously used to cut raw chicken) to cut paper liners on the cutting board for raw chicken. The paper liners are used to line trays for cooked chicken wings [CA] - All food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean and sanitized. [COS] - Employee threw away cut paper liners and sanitized the knife. Do not use the raw chicken prep area to handle clean food contact surface items.

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, Nov 7, 2024 · Original Source

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