Starbucks Coffee #11440

Official wording

Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s notes

Health permit issued by this department was not posted. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.

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.

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Empty paper towel dispensers but paper towel rolls were in use. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels. NOTE: Facility is waiting for the dispensers papers towels delivery.

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.

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Refuse container was uncovered and garbage bags, coffee glasses, and milk carton was on floor inside the garbage area. [CA] Refuse containers shall be covered at all times when not in use. Refuse containers shall be collected or cleaned frequently enough to minimize the development of objectionable odors or conditions that attract or harbor insects or rodents. [SA] Facility clean the refuse area once a month. It shall be cleaned more frequently-once a week is recommened.

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.

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Thee-compartment sink faucet was leaking. [CA] Repair/fix faucet leakage.

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.

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

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.