Starbucks Coffee No. 7224

364 Brookline Av, Boston, MA 02115

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Starbucks Coffee No. 7224 has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Starbucks Coffee No. 7224 trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove all crates and declutter back area

590.006/6-501.114-C

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

Inspector notes: Chipped paints and walls in disrepair in back area

590.006/6-501.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floor and walls of soils Clean ceiling vent of dust build up

590.006/6-201.11-C

(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)

Inspector notes: Spoons etc not inverted

590.004/4-903.11-C1

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Rust on floor drains

590.006/6-501.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths are not being stored in a sanitizing solution

590.003/3-304.14-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Built up soils on floor drains walls shelving attachments and ceiling fixtures - Throughout

590.006/6-201.11-C

Storing maintenance tools (c)

Inspector notes: Mops brooms not raised 6 inches above the floor - back area

590.006/6-501.113-C

Apr 24, 2025

Routine

5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Warewashing hand sink observed blocked by bottle of soap. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time. (corrected on site) Observed staff using another handsink in close proximity

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Warewashing handsinks observed without hand cleanser. Provide and maintain.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed warewashing hansinks without any means to drying hands. Provide means to drying hands and maintain.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to post current Site Cleanliness License

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine in the back area observed soiled with black substances inside and exterior observed soiled by dust exterior of both expresso machine observed soiled my visible encrusted food spills and interior of in line refrigeration unit observed soiled . Clean and sanitize to remove

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Several containers with different color powder stored on the drink station observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original container.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Aug 9, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Temperature measuring devices ambient air and water-accuracy (pf)

Inspector notes: Missing thermometers in refrigeration units

590.004/4-203.12-PF

Mar 18, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Built up soil on interior ice machine

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: No irreversible measuring device for high temp dish machine

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Provide refrigeration thermometer

590.004/4-204.112-C

Dec 1, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Fruit/drain flies observed on the counter walls at 2 locations.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. Clean/sanitize affected locations

590.006/6-501.111-PF

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

Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the trash cabinet at the coffee station to remove soils.

590.004/4-601.11-C

May 3, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Interior chute of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: There is no posted cerified food managers certificate on site.Provide proper certificate from a full time employee.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Jun 15, 2022

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide vomit/diarrhea clean up kit on site. Procedures to be Emailed to the PIC

590.002/2-501.11-PF

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee No. 7224 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee No. 7224 on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee No. 7224?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee No. 7224.

How does Starbucks Coffee No. 7224 compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Starbucks Coffee No. 7224 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Starbucks Coffee No. 7224's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Starbucks Coffee No. 7224 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Starbucks Coffee No. 7224 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. 7224 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks Coffee No. 7224 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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