Starbucks Coffee

1245 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85224

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Starbucks Coffee has been inspected five times since 2024. On Oct 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

“Hand drying provision” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Chandler restaurants (averaging 96), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No hand drying provisions at the hand wash sink leading into the backroom. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Person in charge (PIC) provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

May 22, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 18, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 15, 2024

Reinspection

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

View 3 violations

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer solution in 3-compartment sink and all sanitizer buckets at around 100ppm. Instructed PIC to hand dilute sanitizer until mechanical diluter could be serviced or use machine wash to heat sanitize. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. PIC hand diluted 3-compartment sink sanitizer at time of inspection

4-501.114(A-E)

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Observed lack of test strips by 3-compartment strips. Upon request for strips, PIC provided unmarked and expired test strips. All provided strips were in disrepair. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection on 11/14/24

4-302.14

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink in prep area without paper towels and employees were observed moving to backroom to wash hands. PIC replaced paper towels at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing

6-301.12

Nov 4, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee to be doing dishes with quat sanitizer. When measured, observed quat sanitizer solution in 3-compartment sink at 100ppm. Instructed PIC to hand dilute sanitizer until mechanical diluter could be serviced or use machine wash to heat sanitize. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Quat sanitizer must be between 150-400ppm for proper concentration. PIC hand diluted 3-compartment sink sanitizer at time of inspection and measured properly

4-501.114(A-E)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

6-301.12

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Observed no quat test strips by 3-compartment sink. Upon request for strips, PIC provided unmarked and expired test strips. All provided strips were in disrepair. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide quat sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection

4-302.14

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: PIC said they were the Certified Food Protection Manager on staff, but could not provide documentation. PIC was instructed to produce proper certification documentation by next routine inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “hand drying provision” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee.

How does Starbucks Coffee compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

Starbucks Coffee most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Chandler average of 96.

Has Starbucks Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbucks Coffee have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Starbucks Coffee means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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