Starbucks Coffee Company

605 Hwy 53, Calhoun, GA 30701

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Starbucks Coffee Company five times, with records going back to 2024. On Mar 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

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

The city-wide average for Calhoun sits at 82, putting Starbucks Coffee Company on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed box of sandwiches stored directly on floor in walk in cooler. CA: Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the ground. COS: PIC had box of sandwiches relocated to shelving in walk in cooler.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

Oct 14, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed flies throughout facility. CA: PIC will notify pest control and seek preventative measures.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed container used to store ice scoop in-between uses soiled with brown debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Employee assigned to clean ice scoop and container.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee use a cloth in sanitizer container and wipe counter. The sanitizer container is reading below manufacturer recommendation (0ppm quaternary ammonium). CA: Sanitizer must follow manufacturers' recommendation for sanitizing of food service surfaces. COS: The sanitizer container was adjusted to reach manufacturers' recommendation, and the counter was sanitized.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dishes being sanitized in mechanical warewashing machine reading below manufacturers recommendation (0ppm chlorine). CA: Mechanical warewashing machine must follow manufacturers' recommendations for sanitizing food contact surfaces. COS: The dishes are to be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized in the 3 compartment sink. Mechanical warewashing machine is not to be used until repaired.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ice bucket not stored inverted to protect food contact surface from contamination. CA: Equipment must be stored to protect food contact surfaces. COS: Ice bucket was inverted.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Jan 3, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed opened jug of Mayfield whipping cream with an unknown opening date. Corrective action: PIC notified; PIC chose to discard jug.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed pitcher of prepared sweet cream cold foam with discard date of 1/2/25 (inspection performed on 1/3/25). Corrective action: PIC notified; PIC chose to discard contents of pitcher.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed heavy buildup on walk-in cooler fan cover. Corrective action: PIC notified; employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal inspection on 1/10/25.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

May 21, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink not supplied with paper towels. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, PIC supplied paper towel dispenser with paper towels.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed mechanical chemical sanitizer machine not at proper concentrations per manufacturers recommendations. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, work order placed. 3 compartment sink is to be used to sanitize dishes until dishmachine has been repaired. Will perform informal follow-up on 5/24.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee Company on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee Company?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee Company.

How does Starbucks Coffee Company compare to other restaurants in Calhoun?

Starbucks Coffee Company most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Calhoun average of 82.

Has Starbucks Coffee Company's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbucks Coffee Company 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 Company 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 Company inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks Coffee Company is inspected around three times per year on average.

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