Starbucks Coffee

140 Brookline Av, Boston, MA 02215

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Starbucks Coffee seven times, with records going back to 2022. On Dec 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood contact surfaces”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Starbucks Coffee's 82 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 9, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Path of egress in back hallway obstructed by boxes. Maintain means of egress.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floors with debris under equipment and shelving. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food preparation (c)

Inspector notes: Open beverage preparation with exposed food (beverages) food contact surfaces single use articles with no protection from consumers in place. Install adequate guards for protection of single use articles open beverages and food.

590.003/3-305.14-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Duct wrapping in back area in ceiling with flaking insulation. Clean and resuface.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Jun 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 30, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 7, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Debris noted in cabinets along the service line and below equipment at the front service counter- Clean

590.004/4-602.13-C

Dec 8, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 27, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

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Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: Location has a high temperature dishwasher and PIC will need to get an irreversible measuring device or thermal strips as discussed.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Oct 18, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Several boxes with coffee products and single use cups stored on the floor at storage area. Elevate properly.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Bottom of dairy refrigerating unit soiled. Clean properly.

590.004/4-602.13-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 Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee?

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

How does Starbucks Coffee compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Starbucks Coffee most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than 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 two times per year on average.

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