Starbucks Coffee No. 801

1 Charles St St, Boston, MA 02108
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Starbucks Coffee No. 801 stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 22, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Toilet room receptacle covered” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: HVAC vents above service line with dust buildup and ceiling surrounding. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-202.12-C
95
Dec 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator for high temperature dish machine. Provide. Unit is 180F on final rinse gauge.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: HVAC vents above service line with dust buildup and ceiling surrounding. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-202.12-C
86
Apr 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Defunct mop sink and handsink in basement with dormant fixtures. No food pre occurs in basement storage only. Mop sink on street level. Cap and seal fixtures by licensed plumber.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Provide covered receptacle in employee restroom
590.005/5-501.17-C
90
Aug 29, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinse reading 97-110F.Repair Maintain rinse temp 180-194F or per manufactures instructions. No warewash temp indicator on site. Discontinue using the machine until repairs are complete PIC instructed to use the 3 bay sink
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide an irreversible temperature indicator for the high temp dish machine.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/replace the soiled glue trap fom the storage location.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors to remove soils & spills.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Brooms & dustpans observed stored between the storage shelf and reach in unit.Discontinue.Provide a designated location for storage
590.006/6-501.114-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the coffee bean grinder to remove excess grounds from the counter
590.004/4-601.11-C
67
Mar 14, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: No covers for waste receptacles throughout
590.005/5-501.113-C
95
Feb 21, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Per PIC instructions been revised by corporate. The instructions are in compliance with the Massachusetts 105CMR590.00.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversiable measuring device - PIC ordered tempature dots - Thermal labels
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Bathroom upstairs - Dusty ceiling vent and built up soils on walls Bathroom in basement - Dusty wall vent
590.006/6-201.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometer in 1 door refrigeration unit
590.004/4-204.112-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Rust and chipped paint on shelving in refrigeration units on the line
590.004/4-501.11-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: No covers for waste receptacles throughout
590.005/5-501.113-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No covered waste receptacles in both bathrooms
590.005/5-501.17-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused and unnecessary articles from basement
590.006/6-501.114-C
61
Sep 28, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC could not location the instructions and kit for responding to the clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices ambient air and water-accuracy (pf)
Inspector notes: New electronic temperature measuring device for refrigeration does not indicate the actual tempertures of refrigeration units.
590.004/4-203.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of flies in ware washing area Provide full extermination and fly control plan by licensed exterminator
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No covered waste receptacle in the employee bathroom and the public bathroom
590.005/5-501.17-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of non functional equipment/articles and unnessary articles through out basement
590.006/6-501.114-C
67
Jun 6, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing items in kit
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Dog on premieses at time of inspection Food code and ADA Service animal information provided
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Clean equipment on shelving and ice scoop and ice bucket stored next to open mop sink - Ware washing/prep area
590.004/4-903.12-C1
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No cover on waste receptacle in employee bathroom
590.005/5-501.17-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean wall under hand drying device - Public bathroom Dust build up on ceiling vent Soils on walls in employee bathroom
590.006/6-201.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Dim lighting in Chemical closet storage - Basement
590.006/6-303.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: 2 Basement side stored with unused and unnecessary articles
590.006/6-501.114-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee No. 801 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee No. 801 on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee No. 801?

Across the inspection record, “toilet room receptacle covered” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee No. 801.

How does Starbucks Coffee No. 801 compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Starbucks Coffee No. 801 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Starbucks Coffee No. 801's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbucks Coffee No. 801 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. 801 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. 801 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks Coffee No. 801 is inspected around three times per year on average.