Starbucks Coffee Company

605 E Main St, Cartersville, GA 30120
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Starbucks Coffee Company has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around two violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

Compared to other Cartersville restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no employee health policy or evidence of employee health training present in the facility. CA: PIC must provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibilities to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. COS: All employees must receive employee health training that is verifiable through signed documentation of an employee health policy (either physical copy or digitally). PIC provided with blank example copy.
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed old inspection report displayed publicly in the lobby and no inspection report displayed in view for drive thru customers. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. Establishments with drive thru windows must have at least the top portion of the current inspection report posted allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. COS: PIC given two printed copies of the inspection report and will display upon receipt.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
86
Jul 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee wipe counter with sanitizer rag, then handle clean clean single use lid for customer drink without washing hands in between. Observed employee handling money then move to handling food and clean utensils without washing hands in between task change. CA: Discussed with PIC. Employee washed hands after each incident.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed old inspection report displayed publicly in the lobby and not the current report with a score of 96, and the top portion of the inspection report was not displayed publicly in the drive thru area. CA: Per PIC, Starbucks only allows one copy to be posted. Discussed requirement for current report to be posted publicly for both dine in customers and drive thru customers to be able to see. New reports will be posted upon receipt.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee Company last inspected?

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

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

Starbucks Coffee Company most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Cartersville average of 90.

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

No. Recent inspections at Starbucks Coffee Company have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.