Starbucks (Terminal C)
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
58
Score
Public records currently show only two inspections for Starbucks (Terminal C). Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 17, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around eight violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Starbucks (Terminal C) trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: -The handwash sink in the rear warewash/storage area was blocked by a cart and not accesible at all times for employee use. A package of bandages was also stored in the basin. Dust and residue observed in the basin. The cart was moved out to inspect.
46.981(h)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Chemical sanitizer detected below 272 ppm as required at the 3 bay sink. The person in charge manually added more sanitizer bringing it into the required range.
46.674(d)(e)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: -Slow hot water generation at the handsink in the rear warewash/storage area.
46.805
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Dust pan and broom were observed stored on the floor in the rear warewash/storage area rather than hung on a utility rack for storage.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employee's belongings observed on a shelf in the warewash area rather than stored in the provided lockers. New Violation.
46.963
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Some prepackaged syrups (brown syrup) is not labeled properly with the ingredient statement and nutritional facts. New Violation.
46.422
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Equipment does not meet minimum design standards. -The sanitizer dispenser at the 3 bay sink is not dispensing sanitizer properly.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -Static dust on inner surface of the box exhaust hood. -Static dust on surfaces in the service/prep and rear warewash/storage areas.
46.711(b)(c)
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Aug 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: -The handwash sink in the rear warewash/storage area was blocked by a cart and not accesible at all times for employee use. -Hot water between 100 and 110 degrees F was not readily available at the handsink in the rear warewash/storage area. It was probed at 85.8 degrees F maximum. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. There was no one present with a Food Manager Food Safety Certificate at the beginning of the inspection. A manager arrived with a class certificate but no Philadelphia Health Department issued Food Manager Food Safety Certificate. The application will be emailed with the report.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No chemical sanitizer detected at the 3 bay sink sanitizer basin. The person in charge manually poured sanitizer into the solution. Continue to manually dispense the sanitizer until the dispenser can be serviced.
46.674(d)(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Dust pan and broom were observed stored on the floor in the rear warewash/storage area and not hung on a utility rack for storage. -The mop was observed stored in a bucket with soiled water rather then hung on a utility rack for storage and drying. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Management awareness; policy present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food faciliy does not have a Health Awareness Reporting Procedure for food employees. The inspector reviewed the required foodborne illness list and symptoms. A sample Health Policy will be sent with this report.
46.111(a)
Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs.
Inspector notes: Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs. New Violation.
10-602(5)(a)(.1)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect (gnats) activity observed in the service/prep area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Equipment does not meet minimum design standards. -The sanitizer dispenser at the 3 bay sink is not dispensing sanitizer. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer (sink and surface) test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. An employee obtained a container during the inspection.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -Static dust on inner surface of the box exhaust hood. -Static dust on surfaces in the service/prep and rear warewash/storage areas. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: -Hot water between 100 and 110 degrees F was not readily available at the handsink in the rear warewash/storage area. It was probed at 85.8 degrees F maximum. New Violation.
46.805
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Starbucks (Terminal C) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Starbucks (Terminal C) on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Starbucks (Terminal C)?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Starbucks (Terminal C).
Has Starbucks (Terminal C)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Starbucks (Terminal C) have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Starbucks (Terminal C) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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