Starbucks

1491 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Starbucks has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Sep 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

Looking across the full record, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Starbucks' latest score of 70 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
70
Jul 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
78
Apr 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Starbucks.

How does Starbucks compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Starbucks most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Starbucks' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Starbucks means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Starbucks inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks is inspected roughly once per year on average.