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Starbucks Coffee

1948 Beacon St, Brighton, MA 02135
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Starbucks Coffee 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceasing operations and reporting”, showing up four times.

The city-wide average for Brighton sits at 88, putting Starbucks Coffee on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Prevention of foodborne cases of viral gastroenteritis (p)
Inspector notes: Illness policy on site states: "Norovirus with symptoms Norovirus without symptoms Exclude Restrict After 24 hours without symptoms partner may be Restricted. Health Dept. release required to remove Restriction* May require medical release" Update to 72 hours
590.002(G)/2-201.20-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit cleanup procedures on site. Emailed guidance.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
78
Jan 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Quats sanitizer from an automated system at the 3 bay sink measured at above 400ppm Ecolab contacted at the time of the inspection Employees shall add water to maintain at 200-400ppm until repair is made Corrected at the time of the inspection
590.007/7-204.11-P
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Waste receptacle in the restroom used by all employees with no cover- Provide
590.005/5-501.113-C
82
Dec 15, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Two handsinks at serving line and the handsink inside toilet without signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at warewashing section with very low water pressure. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
90
Sep 5, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal test strips available at the time of the inspection- Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit available for quats sanitizer at the time of the inspection- Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Provide barrier at the front service line at the rinse sink located at the right side of the expresso machine- Reviewed with manager
590.006/6-501.11-C
78
Aug 14, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal test strips available at the time of the inspection- Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit available for quats sanitizer at the time of the inspection- Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Imminent Health Hazard- Sewage back-up at the establishment self-reported to the Health Department. All necessary repairs must be performed using a licensed company and all the affected areas must be clean and sanitized properly by a licensed company
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: As indicated in the approved plans for the renovation of the location the mop sink shall be enclosed. At the time of the inspection there is no enclosure on the mop sink- Provide a door that is nonpourous smooth durable and cleanable Provide barrier at the front service line at the rinse sink located at the right side of the expresso machine- Reviewed with manager
590.006/6-501.11-C
70
May 17, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Imminent Health Hazard- Sewage back-up at the establishment self-reported to the Health Department. All necessary repairs must be performed using a licensed company and all the affected areas must be clean and sanitized properly by a licensed company
590.008/8-404.11-PF
90
Mar 1, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Imminent Health Hazard- Sewage back-up at the establishment self-reported to the Health Department. All necessary repairs must be performed using a licensed company and all the affected areas must be clean and sanitized properly by a licensed company
590.008/8-404.11-PF
90
Feb 14, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Sewage backup in both restrooms as well as all connected drains on production line. Odor throughout establishment and visable soils in both bathroom toilets. Establishment is voluntary closed upon my arrival. Provide invoices of professional cleaning company services. Call 311 Mayors hotline when ready to re open.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean and sanitize all effected area in bathroom production line and back of house prior to requesting to re open.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Jun 2, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “ceasing operations and reporting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee.

How does Starbucks Coffee compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Starbucks Coffee most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brighton average of 88.

Has Starbucks Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbucks Coffee have averaged around two violations 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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