Starbucks

140 Walker Pkwy, Fayetteville, GA 30214

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Starbucks four times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 7, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Fayetteville restaurants, the typical score is 82; Starbucks is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed that wet wiping cloths were stored in QUAT sanitizer solution that was near 0 PPM. COS. Sanitizer solution added by hand as the issue appears to be chemical mixer on the wall that is being used. Code: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution that is at the appropriate concentration between uses.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris under the shelves in the back storage area. Code: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee belongings stored on top of the dishmachine in the back storage area. COS. Removed. Code: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

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

View 6 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee return from the bathroom, put an apron on, and start working with food without washing their hands. COS. Food discarded and employees washed their hands. CA: Employees shall wash hands before leaving the restroom. All food employees leaving the restroom shall wash their hands again upon re-entering the food preparation area.

511-6-1.03(5)(c)

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: Observed that the facility was unable to produce verifiable means of showing employee health reporting requirement acknowledgement. CA: Facility shall have verifiable means of showing employee health reporting requirement acknowledgement.

511-6-1.03(2)(o)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counters. COS. PIC placed wet wiping cloths in sanitizer solution. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in a sanitizer solution at the appropriate concentration between uses.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed heavy accumulation of debris under equipment, shelves, and around edges of the facility. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee belongings stored with and above food and food contact surfaces (phones). COS. Removed. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks stored in a non single use containers. COS. Drink removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be in a single use container with a lid and straw and handled to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed bins stored in the hand sink. COS. Bins moved. CA: Hand sinks shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed facility is using heat dishwasher but not have a way to test it. CA: Facility shall have a way of testing each type of sanitizer used in the facility.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed that the dumpster did not have a drain plug. CA: Waste handling units shall have drain plugs in place.

511-6-1.06(5)(o)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed missing ceiling tile in storage area. CA: Facility shall be maintained in good repair.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jun 24, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks stored in a non single use container. COS. Drink removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be in a single use container with a lid and straw and handled to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed that the top third of the inspection report was not posted in the drive thru window. CA: The top third of the inspection report shall be posted in the drive thru window.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: Observed that the unisex restroom does not have a trash receptacle with a lid. CA: RA trash receptacle with a lid shall be in all restrooms used by women.

511-6-1.06(5)(h)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Starbucks.

How does Starbucks compare to other restaurants in Fayetteville?

Starbucks most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fayetteville average of 82.

Has Starbucks' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Starbucks have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Starbucks 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 inspected?

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

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