Starbucks

72 Grove Street, Manhattan, NY 10014
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 16, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Starbucks four times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from May 16, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from two violations up to four.

When inspectors have written things up, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Starbucks trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
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
67
Jun 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
82
Jul 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
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
Jul 11, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks on file is from May 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material 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 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Starbucks's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Starbucks have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

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.