Starbucks Coffee

400 Putnam Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jun 23, 2025

Score

High Risk

The inspection history at Starbucks Coffee is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 23, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: nine violations versus four before.

The pattern that stands out is proper cold holding temperatures, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 78, which Starbucks Coffee's 43 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 23, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 100% apple juice (which was open) was observed was observed held at 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC disposed of juice.

3-501.16(A)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Coconut milk was observed held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC placed in another lowboy.

3-501.16(A)

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Per interview of staff, cold milk frothers are only washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the end of the day. The surfaces of equipment that contacts time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as milk must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at least every four hours. PIC notified.

4-602.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (blender and shaker bottles), located at the drying rack, were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC placed in 3 bay sink to be washed and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Toilet tissue not available in restroom (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Inspector observed bathroom with no toilet tissue. PIC notified and corrected.

6-302.11

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Inspector observed an accumulation of leaf litter and other debris in refuse area. Area should be maintained clean.

5-501.115

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Two lowboys (near drive thru) were observed in poor repair. - one lowboy door gaskets were observed with a gap and had an ambient temperature of 53 degrees F. - one lowboy was observed with an ambient temperature of 65 degrees F.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of cabinets have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris.

4-602.13

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The receptacles in the toilet rooms are lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

5-501.17

Jun 5, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine.

4-302.13

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: Allergen advisory statement not present at order point or on menu.

2-103.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the cabinets and cup dispensers at the makeline have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: Proper signage is lacking at the handwashing sinks in the restrooms.

6-301.14

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee on file is from Jun 23, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee?

Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee.

How does Starbucks Coffee compare to other restaurants in Smithfield?

Starbucks Coffee most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Smithfield average of 78.

Has Starbucks Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Starbucks Coffee means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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