Starbucks Coffee

850 River St, Mattapan, MA 02136

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Starbucks Coffee has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 15, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 84, putting Starbucks Coffee squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 15, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Assignment (pf)

Inspector notes: No Allergen certificates posted. Provide certificate and post on wall.

590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF

Receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Observed trash and debris on the ground inside the trash area. Clean grounds and ensure staff is sweeping and maintaining clean grounds. Observed both dumpster wide open. Ensure staff is closing the lids on both dumpsters and the gates.

590.005/5-501.13-C

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Assignment (pf)

Inspector notes: No CFPM or Allergen certificates posted. Provide both certificates and post on wall.

590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled counters and the inside of te hand sink near the 3 bay soiled. Clean/sanitize counters and hand sink to remove soil.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Receptacles (c)

590.005/5-501.13-C

Feb 21, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 19, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 30, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: No temperature measuring device for dishmachine. Provide an 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 onsite. Provide kit. Will email over the V & D kit procedure information.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed debis under 3 bay sink. Clean/sweep floor under and around 3 baysink.

590.006/6-201.11-C

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

Inspector notes: Observed towel dispenser locked and the PIC stated that they could not find the key. Towels were being stored outside the dispenser. Repair/Purchase new

590.006/6-501.11-C

Sep 19, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Toilet tissue availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No toilet paper available in men's bathroom. Person in charge corrected.

590.006/6-302.11-PF

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator for high temperature dish machine. Provide.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Expired milk observed in production line refrigerator. Person in charge discarded.

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple items observred stored on ground. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Outside receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Dumpster lids observed open. Close to prevent potential contamination.

590.005/5-501.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Bottom of milk refrigerator observed soiled. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Jun 21, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection the high temperature dish machine was not functioning properly (not reaching the appropriate temperature of (150/180F). Management is not to use the dish machine unless it is operating properly. 3 Bay sink is to be used until all repairs have been made. An email was sent at the time of the inspection for repairs to be made.

590.004/4-202.16-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 Aug 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee.

How does Starbucks Coffee compare to other restaurants in Mattapan?

Starbucks Coffee most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mattapan average of 84.

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 three times per year on average.

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