Starbucks

2 West 45 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Starbucks has been inspected three times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Starbucks is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
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
Jul 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
90
Apr 21, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
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
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains three 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 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Starbucks' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbucks have averaged around two 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.