CONDITIONAL
Starbucks: Dishwasher & Plumbing Issues - Follow-Up
November 24, 2025
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Routine Inspection
3
Total Violations
3
Major
Inspector's Report
Routine inspection found equipment and plumbing violations requiring correction. Facility lacked test strips for dishwasher temperature monitoring, dishwashing machine not heating properly, and ice machine discharge pipe not maintaining proper air gap to floor drain. Follow-up inspection scheduled for December 1, 2025.
Violations Cited
3
#34
MAJOR
Warewash Facilities: Test Strips
Why This Matters
Improper dishwashing spreads pathogens across all dishes. Hepatitis A survives on improperly washed dishes for weeks. Causes recurring outbreak cycles.
What Was Observed
No Test strips to monitor the temperature of high temperature dishwashing machine in the back of kitchen.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114095, 114099
#35
MAJOR
Equipment Approved: Clean; Good Repair
Why This Matters
Household equipment cannot withstand commercial use and harbors bacteria in cracks. Latex gloves cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
What Was Observed
REPAIR dishwashing machine as its not warming up at the time of inspection.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160
#35
MAJOR
Equipment Approved: Clean; Good Repair
Why This Matters
Household equipment cannot withstand commercial use and harbors bacteria in cracks. Latex gloves cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
What Was Observed
REPAIR dishwashing machine as its not warming up at the time of inspection.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160