Starbucks Coffee No. 822

435 Stuart St St, Boston, MA 02116

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Starbucks Coffee No. 822 has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Looking across the full record, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Starbucks Coffee No. 822 is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 6, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 31, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Fruit/drain flies observed under/around the 3 bay and handwash sinks.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection

590.006/6-501.111-PF

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

Inspector notes: The PIC explained that at the espresso machine the steam wand is wiped down with sanitizer solution steamed for 3 seconds and then placed into a stainless steel measuring cup to steam milk when ordered.Discontinue the procedure. I discussed the procedure with the PIC to wipe down the steam wand with sanitizer dry with a clean wiping cloth before using. Process to be reviewed at the ISD Health Office

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide a Quats test kit on site. (test done using the inspectors test kit)

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the counters & exteriors of the refrigeration units to remove soils & spills.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the walls under/around the 3 bay and handwash sink to remove soils.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floors behind the service counter and at the rear storage to remove soils & spills.

590.006/6-501.13-C

Jan 30, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floor to remove coffee spills.

590.006/6-501.13-C

Aug 17, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No paper towels in warewash hand sink. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Under syrup station is soiled. Under production line equiptment is soiled. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Dishwasher observed leaking. Repair as necessary.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: No handwash only sign at warewash hand sink. Provide.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponges in warewash area. Remove.

590.004/4-101.16-C

Jan 9, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Back of house hand sink is blocked by chair. Person in charge corrected. Observed proper hand washing at other locations in establishment.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No detergent available at high temperature dish machine. Person in charge corrected.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Light bulbs protective shielding (c)

Inspector notes: Back of house lights missing light sheild. Provide

590.006/6-202.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Food soils under production line by drain. Clean to remove all soils.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Sep 21, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed fruit flies in display case and in back of house. Monitor and provide updated pest reports.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Back of House hand sink does not have paper towels. Person in charge corrected.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Shelfing under syrup station has soils. Drain needs to be cleaned on production line. Back of house floors under three bay sink and dishwasher has soils. Clean to remove all soils.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Apr 28, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine has soils. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Milk and coffee spilage on production line and on storage cabinet. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee No. 822 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee No. 822 on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee No. 822?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee No. 822.

How does Starbucks Coffee No. 822 compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Starbucks Coffee No. 822 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Starbucks Coffee No. 822's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbucks Coffee No. 822 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Starbucks Coffee No. 822 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. 822 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks Coffee No. 822 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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