Starbucks Coffee Co.

222 Cambridge St, Boston, MA 02114

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Starbucks Coffee Co. stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Starbucks Coffee Co.'s latest score of 82 falls below the Boston average of 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Routine

2 major violations.

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Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: No temperature measuring device for the high temp dishmachine. Provide irreversible thermometer or 160 thermal strips.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No vomit & diarrhea kit. Provide. Supplies and procedures for the V&D Kit will be emailed over with this report.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Jul 18, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)

Inspector notes: "Rinse aid empty" error message blinking on high temperature dish machine. Make all necessary repairs. Unit is sanitizing at above 180F.

590.004/4-204.117-PF

Jun 10, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)

Inspector notes: "Rinse aid empty" error message blinking on high temperature dish machine. Make all necessary repairs. Unit is sanitizing at above 180F.

590.004/4-204.117-PF

Nov 18, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 15, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Light bulbs protective shielding (c)

Inspector notes: Broken light shield above 3 bay sink and dish washer

590.006/6-202.11-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Opening in upper wall in basement storage area Expanding foam on ceiling in basement storage area Rust on pole in basement storage area Chipped and peeling paint on walls in basement (stairway)

590.006/6-501.11-C

Jun 13, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Pipe above the lower basement stair observed to have a small leak.Repair as needed.

590.005/5-205.15-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the front counter to remove excess coffee grounds.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Apr 6, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: -Walls along stairs to lower level heavily damaged with peeling paint- Scrape loose paint from walls and refinish -Walls at bottom of stairs with damaged coverings- Make proper repairs

590.006/6-501.11-C

Dec 28, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometeravailable at the time ofthe inspection- Provide

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple areas throughout lower level of establishment in need of repair -Walls along stairs to lower level heavily damaged with peeling paint- Seal walls and refinish -Bottoms of walls throughout breakroom with evidence of water damage- Repair leaks as needed and repair walls. No water at the time of the inspection -Evidence of a leak in the ceiling of the breakroom. Ceiling is open in small area and water stains on the floor Repair any leaks as needed and repair ceiling -Walls at bottom of stairs with damaged coverings and holes at the bottom of the wall- Make proper repairs

590.006/6-501.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee Co. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee Co. on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee Co.?

Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee Co..

How does Starbucks Coffee Co. compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Starbucks Coffee Co. most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Starbucks Coffee Co.'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbucks Coffee Co. 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 Co. 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 Co. inspected?

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

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