At a glance
CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
86/ 100 · 14 points taken off
6 problems found · Routine county inspection · May 1, 2026
Is that a lot?
Most food places here got 2 to 15 points taken off. Panaderia La Estrella got about the same as most.
Compared with 9,600 Santa Clara County food places. Each place's last routine inspection counts.
What was found out about Panaderia La Estrella?
It's fair to care about this. Here's what the county found. Tap any item to see how a kitchen fixes it.
- Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer K40How to fixFix it
- No hot or cold water at a sink K21How to fixFix it
- Equipment in poor repair K35How to fixFix it
Source: County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
We review Santa Clara County health data to make this report. We are not the County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health.
Visit them directly at deh.santaclaracounty.gov (opens the department's site) · How we review
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Next: Wiping cloths left out of sanitizerThe county found: “Sanitizer bucket was measured at 200PPM of chlorine at the time of inspection. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in…”
First step: Keep the bucket strong
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Each fix step comes from the rule it names: Food Code 3-304.14, Food Code 3-501.17, Food Code 2-301.15, Food Code 6-301.11.
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Keep the bucket strong
From Food Code 3-304.14
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Inspections
From County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health · 2 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 6, 2026
The county visited once in the last 12 months (1 routine).
Fewer points taken off than last time (18 → 14). That takes a team.
Every visit
LatestMay 1, 2026Routine inspection86 out of 100 (Green placard)
This one: 86 out of 100 (Green placard), inspected May 1, 2026.
6 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (6)
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K40 Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Sanitizer bucket was measured at 200PPM of chlorine at the time of inspection. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium). [COS] PIC diluted the solution with water; re-measured at 100PPM.
Food Code 3-304.14
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Keep the bucket strong
- Wet cloths sit in sanitizer between uses: chlorine 50–99 ppm, or quat at label strength.
- Test with the cloths in the bucket when you mix it and every 2 hours.
- Remake it at once if it tests low or has food or dirt in it. Never just add more sanitizer to a dirty bucket.
From Food Code 3-304.14
Keep cloths apart
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Wiping cloths and sanitizer buckets
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No hot or cold water at a sink
The department's words
K21 Hot and cold water available
Hot water was measured at 113*F at the time of inspection. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at hand wash sinks (100*F).
Food Code 5-103.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Log hand sink and dish water temperatures
Hot and cold water at every sink
In CleanCleaver: Log hand sink and dish water temperatures
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Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Broken plastic cover for flour at dough making area. Duct tape was used to fix the broken lid. [CA] Replace broken cover to smooth, easily cleanable, nonabsorbent material REPEAT VIOLATION. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.
Food Code 4-101.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
Equipment in good repair
In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
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Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Heavy food debris noted around the kitchen area. [CA] Regularly clean around the kitchen area to prevent accumulation of debris.
Food Code 6-101.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Are you Panaderia La Estrella? Fix it
The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Unable to provide food handler cards for employees at the 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. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire. REPEAT VIOLATION. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.
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The department's words
K32 Food properly labeled and honestly presented
Missing label for the prepackaged cake, jello and flan in reach-in fridge at customer area. [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. REPEAT VIOLATION. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.
Food Code 3-302.12
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
What every label shows
- The three must-haves: what it is, when it must be used, and how to store it. Then add:
- Date made, opened or received
- Allergens (for example, "Contains: eggs")
From Food Code 3-501.17
Storage words to use
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Food labels
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EarlierApr 1, 2025Routine inspection82 out of 100 (Green placard)
8 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (8)
The department's words
K06 Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Handles for hand wash station near dough making area are heavily covered with debris. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times.
Restroom not stocked or needs cleaning
The department's words
K43 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Handle for restroom hand sink is loosen. [CA] Secure handle.
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K41 Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Drainage from steamer unit is drained to a pan. [CA] Liquid waste must drain into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K45 Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Big holes observed on the ceiling above walk-in freezer. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage.
Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K38 Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Walk-in freezer light is broken and not operating [CA] Repair/ replace freezer light.
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The department's words
K32 Food properly labeled and honestly presented
Missing label for the prepackaged cake, jello and flan in reach-in fridge at customer area. [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.
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K35 Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Broken plastic cover for flour at dough making area. Duct tape was used to fix the broken lid. [CA] Replace broken cover to smooth, easily cleanable, nonabsorbent material
The department's words
K01 Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Food handler cards expired. [CA] 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.
Source: County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health. This is the department's data, not CleanCleaver's. See the department's full record (opens the department's site)
What you can do
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Learn how these get fixed
Free, step-by-step guides for each item.
- Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer Read the free guide
- No hot or cold water at a sink In CleanCleaver: Log hand sink and dish water temperatures
- Equipment in poor repair In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
- Food labels missing or wrong Read the free guide
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Most people don't know what a normal result looks like for a place that's open every day. The ranges use each place's last routine inspection in this area. No other county is mixed in.
100 means the inspector found no problems. Santa Clara County takes points off for each problem. Big ones take off more.
The county posts a green, yellow or red placard after each inspection, and gives routine inspections a score. In the county's data, a routine inspection with no violations listed scored 100, and the score drops as violations are found. The county's page does not say which scores or findings give each color: ask the department.
- Inspection type
- Routine inspection
- Result
- 86 out of 100 (Green placard)
- Source
- County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
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