Starbucks Coffee

2 Park Pz, Boston, MA 02116

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Starbucks Coffee stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 27, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “system maintained in good repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Starbucks Coffee's latest score is in line with the Boston average of 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: At the hand sink in the back of house there were no hand towels or approved hand drying device; an approved hand drying device must always be available at all hand sinks. The person in charge corrected the violation after the observation by filling the paper towel holder above the hand sink.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: At the front entrance when the door is closed there is a large gap in the bottom right of the door and door frame where daylight is visible allowing for pest entry; repair or replace the door or door frame to prevent pest entry.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 10, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Pipe under cold brew station does not align with floor drain causing water to pool on floor. Realign pipe as needed to prevent water from pooling.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Dec 2, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: No covered receptacle for women's bathroom. Provide covered waste bin.

590.005/5-501.17-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Water on floor under barrista station. Clean and dry inspect pipes for possible leak. Glass washer loose. Pipe under cold brew station loose and can be bumped from floor drain.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Sep 13, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 18, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)

Inspector notes: Beverage preparation area and equipment is exposed to public with no guard in between. Install sneeze guard.

590.003/3-306.11-P

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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 Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee.

How does Starbucks Coffee compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Starbucks Coffee most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.

Has Starbucks Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbucks Coffee have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent 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 four times per year on average.

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