Starbucks

1 Providence Plaza Space No K-6512, Providence, RI 02903

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Starbucks appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

Across the inspection history, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

By comparison, the average Providence facility scores 80, putting Starbucks on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The faucet at the hand-washing sink was observed in poor repair, observed leaking.

5-205.15

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. Inspector provided during inspection.

2-501.11

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Rags and a plastic bag were observed on the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. PIC removed.

6-301.13

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The open air case was not in good repair, not maintaining ambient temperatures of 41 degrees F or colder. PIC stated unit is not used for foods requiring refrigeration. Inspector observed no foods requiring refrigeration stored in unit.

4-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Per PIC, the oven was non-functional at the time of this inspection, with repair scheduled for later this week.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors under shelving in the storage area have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Feb 18, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The faucet at the hand sink is in poor repair.

5-205.15

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display

Inspector notes: Cases of coffee were observed stored on the floor in the stock room. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.12

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the store room area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the store room area.

4-903.11(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The open-air case is in poor repair, maintaining ambient temperature of 66 degrees. Per PIC, no foods requiring refrigeration are kept in case.

4-501.11

Oct 11, 2023

Food Complaint

No violations found.

100

Sep 27, 2023

Environmental Complaint

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200-400 ppm. Sanitizer bay was refilled, using the chlorine sanitizer packet instead of quaternary ammonia tablets. Sanitizer logs are required to be maintained daily.

4-501.114

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: English Responding to Vomiting and Diarrhea Spanish Responding to Vomiting and Diarrhea The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea.

2-501.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.

4-302.14

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors beneath storage shelves in the back storage area have an accumulation of dried spilled syrup, soil residue, and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks?

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

How does Starbucks compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Starbucks most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Starbucks's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Starbucks means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Starbucks inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks is inspected around two times per year on average.

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