Santa Clara County, CA

Sixth Street Burger

235 E Santa Clara St

Last inspected Oct 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Sixth Street Burger last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 7, 2026. The result listed by Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Mar 11, 2025 to Oct 7, 2026.
Has Sixth Street Burger ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 11, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Oct 7, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K27Other

Official Wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s Notes

1. Raw shelled eggs were found stored above ready to eat produce in the walk in cooler. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items. [COS] PIC relocated the lettuce and eggs. 2. Raw ground beef was found stored in a hotel pan on the floor in the walk in cooler. Per PIC, it was thawing. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination. [COS] PIC relocated the ground beef package off the floor.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s Notes

1. PHFs in the steam table measured between 115-130F. The steam table was set to medium heat with water measuring at 125F. Per cook, items were placed about 1.5 hours prior. 2. Grilled onions were found stored out of temperature control on a shelf above the flat grill and measured at 100F. Per cook, they were made around 3 hours prior. Grilled jalapenos were also found stored above the grill out of temperature control measuring at 90F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Cheese sauce and chili were reheated to 165F on the flat grill. Steam table was turned up to High. [COS] Grilled onions were time marked for discard after 4 hours of removal from temperature control at 5 pm. Discussed with PIC if grilled onions will be hot held, time controlled, or cooled for later use. Per PIC, staff are to limit amount of grilled onions made and hot hold. PIC stated they will re-train cooking staff.

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 temperature

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 24, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

criticalCode K23Pests

Official Wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s Notes

1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: - Three live cockroaches affected by pest control chemicals found near the grease trap. - One dead cockroach in the kitchen under the bread rack shelving. - One dead cockroach under the prep table in the kitchen. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Yes 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Abram and Ricky, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Note: Facility has sealed gaps found along walls, baseboards, electrical outlet covers, and pipes. [COS] PIC eliminated the three live cockroaches immediately. No other live activity observed. A follow up inspection will be conducted within 48 hours.

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.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 24, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 25, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K30Other

Official Wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s Notes

Facility is using a cage in the basement to store dry goods (paper plates, cups, and concentrated lemonades) that are under a black pipe. [CA] Food or food related equipment shall be stored in an approved fully enclosed food facility. Food or food related equipment shall not be stored in lockers, toilet rooms, dressing rooms, refuse rooms, mechanical rooms, under unshielded sewer lines, leaking water lines, under stairwells, under other sources of contamination.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

At the three compartment sink, quaternary ammonia based sanitizer solution measured at 0 PPM. Note: Facility uses a sanitizer dispensing system at the three compartment warewash sink. Per staff, their sanitizer was changed recently (last week) from their distributor and they were unsure if it was effective as it was lighter in color. The sanitizer bottle stated it is ready to use and comes diluted to 200 PPM. Staff were educated that the new solution is "ready to use" and should not be diluted further using their dispensing system. [CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds. [COS] Facility did not have enough solution to use it as intended. PIC provided a bottle of chlorine to manually sanitize dishes appropriately. Staff were educated on how to properly prepare a chlorine solution to 100 PPM.

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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

The undercounter cooler measured between 45-50F. The cooler contained unopened milk cartons and whipped cream cannisters. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below.

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.

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minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s Notes

Repeat Violation: The non-ADA restroom lacks a self closing mechanism. [CA] Toilet rooms shall be separated by well-fitted, self-closing doors that prevent the passage of flies, dust, or odors.

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, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 11, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K32Food source and labeling

Official Wording

Food properly labeled and honestly presented

Inspector’s Notes

Facility prepackages salads for "grab n go" self service and lacks required labeling. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s Notes

In the self service area, at the grab and go cooler, prepackaged salads were measured between 44-49. Inspector observed staff move the salads from the walk in cooler to the cooler about 30 minutes prior. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Salads were moved to the walk in cooler.

In Plain English

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minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

Staff were observed drying wares with a cloth rag. [CA] Equipment and utensils must be air dried or properly stored to facilitate drying after sanitizing.

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 K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s Notes

The restroom lacks a self closing device. [CA] Toilet rooms shall be separated by well-fitted, self-closing doors that prevent the passage of flies, dust, or odors.

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 11, 2025 · Original Source