Starbucks

55 East 53 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 20, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Starbucks has been inspected three times since 2023. Starbucks was last inspected on May 20, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 20, 2025
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
Apr 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
Mar 13, 2023
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks on file is from May 20, 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 95 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.