Breadwinners/Starbuck's

595 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA 02215

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Breadwinners/Starbuck's eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Across the inspection history, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Breadwinners/Starbuck's latest score is in line with the Boston average of 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Backflow prevention (p)

Inspector notes: Observed no air gap under the prep sink. Contact licensed plumber and pull the proper permit at 1010 Mass Ave 5th floor. Plumbing inspector must sign off on permit before health can approve.

590.005/5-402.11-P

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Turkey sandwich 45F at retail. Product made within the hour removed from service and cooled to below 41F.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Feb 20, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Roast beef sandwich at retail 45F. Product made within the hour removed from service to cool to below 41F. Corrected on site.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)

Inspector notes: Dish machine at Starbucks inoperable.. New unit on order per PIC.

590.004/4-501.15-C

Oct 16, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 12, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Ice machine inoperable. Repair/replace

590.004/4-501.11-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Establishment is without hot water with the hot water heater being actively replaced at the time of inspection by BU facilities department. A mechanical temporary handsink has been installed in the food preparation areas with hot water above 100F until hot water restored anticipated to be repaired by end of the business day this day. Spoke with DCJ by phone who requested that a detailed plumbers report to be sent to isdhealth@boston.gov upon completion of installation of hot water heater.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Jan 26, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 6, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

When to wash (p)

Inspector notes: Observed food handler touching hair in food service area and did not wash hands intill instucted by PIC

590.002/2-301.14-P

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Prepackaged sandwiches for customer self service are missing ingredients (Bread)

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Floor under high temp dish machine has built up soils

590.006/6-201.11-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food handlers handling exposed foods not wearing hair restraints - Starbucks

590.002/2-402.11-C

May 12, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Breadwinners/Starbuck's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Breadwinners/Starbuck's on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Breadwinners/Starbuck's?

Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Breadwinners/Starbuck's.

How does Breadwinners/Starbuck's compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Breadwinners/Starbuck's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.

Has Breadwinners/Starbuck's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Breadwinners/Starbuck's have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Breadwinners/Starbuck's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Breadwinners/Starbuck's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Breadwinners/Starbuck's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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