Starbucks

485 5 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10017
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Starbucks stretching back to 2023. Starbucks was last inspected on Dec 31, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The last inspection found two violations, up from one the time before.

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Starbucks on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 31, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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 2, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86
May 19, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks on file is from Dec 31, 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 two 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's inspection record improved over time?

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

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.