Starbucks

700 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA 02115
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Starbucks has eight inspections in the public record. On Mar 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Starbucks is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing machines flow pressure device (c)
Inspector notes: High Temp Dish Machine out of oder. Three bay sink is being used at this time. Repair.
590.004/4-204.118-C
95
Oct 7, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Interior surface of the cabinet below the small ice bin has excessive dried and encrusted stains; clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-C
95
Apr 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: o irreversible thermometer available at thetime of the inspection for the high temperature dishwasher- Unit was operating within normal limits at the timeof the inspection Provide irreversible thermometer
590.004/4-302.13-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leak noted from the pipe below the 3 bay sink- This is causing water to pool on the floor behind the dishwasher- Make proper repairs
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors in back warwashing area with pooled watrer and soils Shelving along service counter with soils and splashes Clean all areas with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Feb 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 24, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Starbucks compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Starbucks most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Starbucks' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbucks have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Starbucks 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 Starbucks inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks is inspected around two times per year on average.