Starbucks

77 West 125 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Starbucks, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 20, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Starbucks squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
78
Sep 26, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
61
Apr 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
90
Dec 15, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” 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 78 out of 100, which is about the same as 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 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 roughly once per year on average.