Starbucks Coffee No. 50497
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 15 inspections at Starbucks Coffee No. 50497, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 7, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Among Dorchester restaurants, the typical score is 86; Starbucks Coffee No. 50497 is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
15
Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigerator gasket in the front low cooler torn off. Replace/Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
May 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted no vomit and diarrhea procedures and supplies. Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigerator gasket in the front low cooler torn off. Replace/Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
86
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide Irreversible thermometer for high temperature dish machine
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide thermometer in the refrigeration unit in the warming station.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board in the warming station is heavily scored. Resurface or Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
78
May 14, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Scheduling inspection and service for a water system device (pf)
Inspector notes: Low pressure low on water filter. Repair. Provide maintenance records.
590.005/5-205.13-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leak in ice machine drain pipe. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Dust on ceiling above cookline. Clean to remove. Excess water on floor in work areas. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Apr 11, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. Provide. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
95
Sep 26, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the open low boy refrigeration unit available for self service to customers providing retail sales such as sandwich's - parfaits bottles juices and milk containers from visible food spills stains and soils - especially in the cracks and crevices
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors throughout the facility especially by the front counter serving station from all visible liquid spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
90
Mar 17, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Running water visibly brown from all sinks.Provide all necessary repairs to ensure water is clear. Building management has plumbers on site addressing all issues. Ice machine has been emptied & cleaned/sanitized
590.005/5-205.15-P
86
Jan 17, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Metal tongs with food particles caked on them being stored - Discontinue using soiled tongs and properly store in use in hot clean water
590.004/4-602.11-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Metal tongs with food particles caked on them being stored - Discontinue using soiled tongs and properly store in use in hot clean water
590.004/4-602.11-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Handsink in cold drink area was obstructed by trash can and not easily accessible for staff to wash hands - Remove and keep habdwash sink easily accessible for staff to use. COS
590.002/2-301.12-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Handsink in cold drink area was obstructed by trash can and not easily accessible for staff to wash hands - Remove and keep habdwash sink easily accessible for staff to use. COS
590.002/2-301.12-P
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No Irreversible thermometer or test strips for ahigh temp dishwasher at the time - Provide thermometer or test strips for high temp dishwasher
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No Irreversible thermometer or test strips for ahigh temp dishwasher at the time - Provide thermometer or test strips for high temp dishwasher
590.004/4-204.115-PF
45
Dec 29, 2022
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Handsink in cold drink area was obstructed by trash can and not easily accessible for staff to wash hands - Remove and keep habdwash sink easily accessible for staff to use. COS
590.002/2-301.12-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Metal tongs with food particles caked on them being stored - Discontinue using soiled tongs and properly store in use in hot clean water
590.004/4-602.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cream sitting on the counter for undetermined amount of time is 66F- Staff states its was sitting out for 1/2 hour. Place Back into cooler and keep 41F or below COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer inside of bucket on the floor is well over the correct concentration - Properly Set the correct concentration in sanitizer buckets - COS to 200 PPM- ok
590.007/7-204.11-P
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No Irreversible thermometer or test strips for ahigh temp dishwasher at the time - Provide thermometer or test strips for high temp dishwasher
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Coming into the store and in the back there are alot of boxes and clutter throughout- Properly dispose of the boxes and clean to remove the clutter
590.006/6-501.114-C
47
Sep 12, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: HVAC system is down. Temporary HVAC with portable units installed until repairs can be made. Make all necessary repairs. Referred to ISD health management who has reffered issued to ISD building inspections.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Counter top is seperating from wall next to turbo oven in back area with damaged wall surfaces. Make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-101.11-C
90
Aug 23, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: HVAC system is down. Temporary HVAC with portable units installed until repairs can be made. Make all necessary repairs. Referred to ISD health management.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Counter top is seperating from wall next to turbo oven in back area with damaged wall surfaces. Make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-101.11-C
90
Jun 9, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at warewashing area handsink. COS.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Three compartment sink is not setup properly with dish machine inoperable. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer water proper concentration and temperature.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No certified food protection manager certificate posted. Provide current or proof of enrollment in a CFPM class upon reinspection. Provide current allergen awareness certificate. None posted.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Dish machine is inoperable. Make all necessary repairs.
590.004/4-501.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors throughout cookline and service area with sticky residue and debri found under equipment. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Counter top is seperating from wall next to turbo oven in back area with damaged wall surfaces. Make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: HVAC system is down. Temporary HVAC with portable units installed until repairs can be made. Make all necessary repairs. Referred to ISD health management.
590.006/6-501.11-C
61
May 31, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No certified food protection manager certificate posted. Provide current or proof of enrollment in a CFPM class upon reinspection. Provide current allergen awareness certificate. None posted.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Three compartment sink is not setup properly with dish machine inoperable. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer water proper concentration and temperature.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at warewashing area handsink. COS.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Counter top is seperating from wall next to turbo oven in back area with damaged wall surfaces. Make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors throughout cookline and service area with sticky residue and debri found under equipment. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Dish machine is inoperable. Make all necessary repairs.
590.004/4-501.15-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Starbucks Coffee No. 50497 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee No. 50497 on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee No. 50497?
Across the inspection record, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee No. 50497.
How does Starbucks Coffee No. 50497 compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Starbucks Coffee No. 50497 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Starbucks Coffee No. 50497's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbucks Coffee No. 50497 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 No. 50497 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 No. 50497 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks Coffee No. 50497 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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