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Santa Clara County, CA

Starbucks Coffee #5262

6471-90 Almaden Ex

Last inspected May 1, 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.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

May 1, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

The counters and containers on the countertops in the prep areas have accumulated encrusted food particles. [CA] Thoroughly clean these harder to reach areas.

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 K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed a dead cockroach on the floor in the back hallway. [CA] Clean up and sanitize the area. Take effective measures to eliminate the roaches from inside the facility. The employee discarded the cockroach and cleaned the floor.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

An employee does not have a valid food handler card. [CA] Each food employee must have a food handler card.

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, May 1, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 3, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed a dead cockroach on the floor in the storage room. [CA] Take effective measures to eliminate roaches from inside the facility and to protect food from contamination.

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 K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Tested the towel bucket at the barista station at 0ppm quat. The freshly made towel container that the manager made was also tested at 0ppm quat [CA] The sanitizer must be changed more often to keep it at 200ppm quat. [COS] The quat dispenser was changed out and towel containers now at 200ppm quat.

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, Jul 3, 2025 · Original Source

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