Starbucks Coffee Co. No. 872

350 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Starbucks Coffee Co. No. 872 nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on May 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Starbucks Coffee Co. No. 872 is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 6, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: At the front entrance there are visible gaps when the doors are closed on the left bottom and in between the double doors; repair the doors and door sweep or weather stripping to prevent pest entry.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Nov 7, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 11, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Toilet is inoperable. Repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove boxes from back area.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floors of visible soils.

590.004/4-602.13-C

May 7, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Toilet is inoperable. Repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove boxes from back area.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floors of visible soils.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Apr 4, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No procedure or kit for vomit/diarrheal event. Provide kit or procedures

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: No thermal strips or irreversible thermometer for testing final rinse temperature on dish machine. Provide either thermometer or strips.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Leaky pipe under hot bar station at service line. Repair as needed and clean and dry area.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Bottom of dairy refrigerator with spills and soils. Floor under back storage shelves refrigerators and freezers with soils and debris. Floor under hot bar station at service line with soils and debris. Clean all areas to avoid attracting pests.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Oct 16, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Light fixture at warewashing was moved and there are holes in the ceiling from the old fixture-Repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floors throughout including under equipment with soils and spills- Interior of refrigerators with food soils and spills Clean all areas with proper frequency

590.004/4-602.13-C

Feb 21, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 18, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Multiple products in refrigeration that is not properly cooling at temperatures of 60F Voluntarily discarded denatured and documented

590.003/3-501.16-P

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Grab and go refrigeration unit with an inernal temperature of 62F All TCS foods with temperatures of 60F for an undetermined amount of time voluntarily disposed of Service tech on site at the time ofthe inspection Do not use unit until it holds a temperature of 41F or below

590.004/4-301.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Wall oof hall into warewashing area damaged and crumbling- Repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee Co. No. 872 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee Co. No. 872 on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee Co. No. 872?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee Co. No. 872.

How does Starbucks Coffee Co. No. 872 compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Starbucks Coffee Co. No. 872 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Starbucks Coffee Co. No. 872's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Starbucks Coffee Co. No. 872 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 Co. No. 872 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. No. 872 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks Coffee Co. No. 872 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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