Starbucks Coffee

110 Huntington Av, Boston, MA 02116

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Starbucks Coffee has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

“Nonfood contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Starbucks Coffee is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 4, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: The lower wall molding at the corner of the handwash sink is damaged.Repair (PIC stating repair is scheduled)

590.006/6-101.11-C

Aug 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 22, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Fruit/drain flies observed at the front counter & at the 3 bay sink.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. Clean /sanitize the locations

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the milk reachin to remove spills. Clean the front counter tops to remove soils & debris (Clean with more frequency)

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floors behind the service counter to remove soils & debris.

590.006/6-501.13-C

Apr 5, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide an irreversible temperature indicator for the high temp dish machine.

590.004/4-204.112-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the reach in refrigeration units to remove soils/spills.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floor behind the counter rear storage & in the kitchen to remove soils & debris.

590.006/6-501.13-C

Jun 8, 2023

Routine

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Immature fly presence obsevred on production line around syrup station. Provide updated pest reports. Clean and sanitize area.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Paper towels are empty in back of house warewash area hand sink. Person in charge corrected. Proper hand washing observed in other locations.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Jan 13, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Immature fly presence at front line production line counter and back of house. Pest reports provided. Monitor and increase pest control if problem persists.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Under three bay sink is soiled and has excess water underneath. Clean to remove soils.

590.004/4-602.13-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: High temperature dish machine is out of service. Work order has been placed by PIC. Manual warewash properly set up.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Oct 7, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Bottles of cinnamon in hand wash sink area in Back of house prep area. Hand sinks should only be used for handwashing.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Clean excess boxes and trash from back store room.

590.006/6-501.12-C

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Three missing ceiling tiles in back store room area. Replace.

590.006/6-201.16-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Back store room dairy fridge is soiled with milk debris. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

May 12, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Interior of the ice machine has mold. Clean to remove soils.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Ceiling tile missing in back store room. Replace

590.006/6-201.16-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Items stored on ground in prep area and back store room. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.

590.003/3-305.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee.

How does Starbucks Coffee compare to other restaurants in Boston?

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

Has Starbucks Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Starbucks Coffee have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Starbucks Coffee 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 Coffee inspected?

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

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