Starbucks Coffee No. 7531

12 Winter St, Boston, MA 02111

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 2, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Starbucks Coffee No. 7531 has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on May 2, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 2, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No certified food manager certificate at location. No allergy certificate at location. Provide

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Dec 2, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Front counter hand sink observed with no paper towels. Corrected on site.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No certified food manager certificate at location. No allergy certificate at location. Provide

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

May 15, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 10, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink at smoothie station out of towels. Corrected on site. Staff using two other hand sinks at service line

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Debris and moisture in coffee brewer cabinet. Soils in floor drain under barista station. Moisture and soils under 3 compartment sink. Debris under refrigeration units in warewashing area. Clean and maintain to avoid attracting pests

590.004/4-602.13-C

Mar 27, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 12, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Drain flies gathering near Cold Bar station on walls and ceiling. Consult pest control for treatment options.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floor drain under ice bin at Cold Bar with soils and organic material. Thoroughly clean floor drain regularly and scrub pipe to prevent drain fly proliferation. Soils and moisture under Hot Bar ice bin. Clean and maintain.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing station. Discard and discontinue using sponges to clean food contact surfaces- wet sponges can harbor pathogens.

590.004/4-101.16-C

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: No covered waste receptacle s in bathrooms. Provide covered waste bins.

590.005/5-501.17-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Moisture under Cold Bar ice bin. Does not appear to be condensation. Consult plumber as needed to determine source of moisture to prevent attracting drain flies.

590.005/5-205.15-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee No. 7531 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee No. 7531 on file is from May 2, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee No. 7531?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee No. 7531.

How does Starbucks Coffee No. 7531 compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Starbucks Coffee No. 7531 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Starbucks Coffee No. 7531's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbucks Coffee No. 7531 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 No. 7531 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. 7531 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks Coffee No. 7531 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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