Starbucks

31-44 Steinway Street, Queens, NY 11103
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 22, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Starbucks has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from May 22, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Queens restaurant scores 75. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
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
82
Mar 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
Dec 16, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks on file is from May 22, 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 Queens?

Starbucks most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Starbucks's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Starbucks have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

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.