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Quick Answers
When was Starbucks Coffee #8977 last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Mar 25, 2026. The result listed by Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Jan 14, 2025 to Mar 25, 2026.
Has Starbucks Coffee #8977 ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 14, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.