Follow-Up Inspection
May 14, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 14, 2025 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Starbucks Coffee #6996
967 Blossom Hill Rd
Last inspected May 14, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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2 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
May 13, 2025
Conditional Pass
4 recorded violations
criticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
The only hadnwash in back preparation area did not have paper towels. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers at all times during operation. [COS] PIC replaced paper towels.
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 problemscriticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Milk on counter measured 52F and oatmilk on counter measured 53F. Per PIC, the milks had been out for a minimum of 30 minutes, no more than one hour. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Milks were placed back into under counter refrigeration 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 temperatureminorCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed small black flies in back area around three compartment sink. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit 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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Several food handler cards were expired at time of inspection. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler available for review. 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 issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 13, 2025 · Original Source