Massart Starbucks
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Massart Starbucks, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 20, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
“(p) person-in-charge-duties” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ice in hand sink basin
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Repeat violations noted on inspection providing proof that the PIC is not overseeing day to day operations and the CFPM not training employees in food safety and sanitation as it related to thier assigned duties No detergent in dishmachine - corrected Using Nu-Foamicide Quats with Smartpower instructions
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Some lights in storage room not working - Basement
590.006/6-303.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on door handles of refrigeration units cabinets etc.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Openings in ceiling in basement storage around pipes and wires from ceiling
590.006/6-501.11-C
67
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink Smart power 0 ppm (all ware washing will be performed in high temp dishmachine) - Wiping cloth buckets will be filled at 3 bay at Mass Art
590.004/4-501.114-P
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floor walls ceiling attachments including shades and ledges - Throughout
590.006/6-201.11-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints
590.002/2-304.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Personal items stored with food items - Along window back area
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on cabinets and interior of cabinets throughout
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Mar 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of mouse activity observed (droppings) Provide a full IPM report upon re-inspection Clean/sanitize discussed locations
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors to remove evidence of mouse activity(droppings) Locations were discussed with the PIC
590.006/6-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the cabinets(discussed locations with the PIC) to remove soils & evidence of rodent activity
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
May 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written instructions - I provided via email at this inspection and previous inspections Kit not complete
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints
590.002/2-402.11-C
86
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide full time on site certified food protection manager
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written inspection per code (I provided and review during inspection with PIC) Kit not in compliance with Mass Food Code and is missing items
590.002/2-501.11-PF
82
Oct 3, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 2, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Upon re-inspection PIC Ben Markie stating the location is no longer call "Pete's Coffee" it is now called MassArt"Starbucks". PIC instructed to provide proper "DBA " change documents to the Health Division. Documents to be Emailed to the PIC PIC instructed to Email the documents to ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
90
Sep 13, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels in back of house hand sink. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Upon re-inspection PIC Ben Markie stating the location is no longer call "Pete's Coffee" it is now called MassArt"Starbucks". PIC instructed to provide proper "DBA " change documents to the Health Division. Documents to be Emailed to the PIC PIC instructed to Email the documents to ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine has visable soils in the interior. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple damp cloths left out on production line. Discontinue
590.003/3-304.14-C
70
Sep 6, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels in back of house hand sink. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine has visable soils in the interior. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple damp cloths left out on production line. Discontinue
590.003/3-304.14-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Massart Starbucks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Massart Starbucks on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Massart Starbucks?
Across the inspection record, “(p) person-in-charge-duties” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Massart Starbucks.
How does Massart Starbucks compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Massart Starbucks most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Massart Starbucks' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Massart Starbucks have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Massart Starbucks means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Massart Starbucks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Massart Starbucks is inspected around three times per year on average.
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