Starbucks

1524 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Starbucks, the earliest from 2023. Starbucks was last inspected on Apr 22, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 22, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Non-food contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Starbucks is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2024

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed debris on storage cabinet surfaces and preparation counter surfaces in the prep area.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: General cleaning needed in customer restroom.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Unsecure ceiling tiles observed observe warewash area and storage areas. -Broken and missing floor tiles observed in warewash area. -Cracked wall tile in customer restroom.

46.921

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Dish washer was not in operation during time of inspection. New Violation.

46.671

Mar 25, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The quarternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 400 ppm, rather than 200 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. New Violation.

46.674(d)(e)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed debris on storage cabinet surfaces and preparation counter surfaces in the prep area. New Violation.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Slow drain observed in customer restroom. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: General cleaning needed in customer restroom. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: - Observed debris on the floor along floor-wall juncture and perimeter in the storage areas. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Apr 24, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Kick plate for reach in freezer is not in good repair. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed debris on storage cabinet surfaces in the prep area. An accumulation of residue and debris observed in storage cabinet under ice bin. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: - Observed debris on the floor along floor-wall juncture and perimeter in the storage areas. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks on file is from Apr 22, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Starbucks.

Has Starbucks' inspection record improved over time?

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

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