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Santa Clara County, CA

Starbucks Coffee #8977

18585 Monterey Rd 160

Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Mar 25, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed coffee grounds and several other types of food debris on ground, behind and in between equipment. [CA] Deep clean facility; pull out equipment for cleaning. Recommend setting rodent traps in doors along walls due to construction next door.

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, Mar 25, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 14, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Grime accumulation on the dump sinks at the service area and on the handwash sink at the back area. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

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
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed grime accumulation in the floor sink near the drive-thru window. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean. 2. Grime and debris observed on the floor under the 3 compartment sink. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

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
minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

1. Facility lacks quaternary ammonium test strips. [Corrective Action] Provide test strips and check daily. 2. Facility lacks device or thermo labels to check high temperature dishwasher. [Corrective Action] Provide a device or thermo labels and check dailiy.

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
minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

1. Food Safety Certification not available for review. [Corrective Action] Food Safety Certificate shall be readily available for review. 2. Observed employee lacking Food Handler's Card. [Corrective Action] 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
minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Rubber seal on the door of the single door upright cooler at the back area observed ripped. [Corrective Action] Repair or replace the rubber seal.

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, Jan 14, 2025 · Original Source

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