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Santa Clara County, CA

Starbucks Coffee #5436

540 Newhall Dr 20

Last inspected Jul 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jul 2, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

At the handwash station adjacent to the drive-through window, observed the top of the paper towel dispenser has been removed. Paper towels are subject to contamination. [CA] Paper towels shall be stored in a sanitary condition inside dispenser.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed the active use of two countertop MerryChef ovens for reheating prepackaged foods without a ventilation hood or prior approval from this Department. [CA] New and/or replacement food equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation) and approved by this Department. Facility to submit plans or apply for hood exemption to Plan Check Department.

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, Jul 2, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

May 13, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Facility lacks testing materials for high temperature mechanical dishwasher. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

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.

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minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Employee actively working in the facility lacks food handler card. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of their employment. Food handler cards shall be available for review at all times.

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
criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

**MAJOR** 1. Observed paper towel dispenser at the handwash sink in the back storage area is empty. [CA] Handwash sink shall be fully stocked with soap and single use towels at all times. [COS] PIC restocked the paper towel dispenser. **MINOR** 2. Observed paper towel dispenser at the handwash sink by the drive-through window is broken. [CA] Repair dispenser. Single use towels shall be stored in a dispenser to prevent contamination between users.

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

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 13, 2025 · Original Source

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