Starbucks # 10702

9602 S Main, Houston, TX 77025

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Starbucks # 10702 has been inspected four times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “maintaining refuse areas and enclosures” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Houston restaurant scene, where the average is 88, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Routine Inspection (001)

1 minor violation.

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Containers. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs not in place at all times, except during cleaning.

20-21.20(a)(03)

Feb 4, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.

20-21.19(g)

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures. storage area / enclosure for refuse / recyclables / returnables not maintained free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used, as specified in section 20-21.28(a)(03) / not maintained clean. (corrected on site)

20-21.20(h)

Oct 6, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

8 minor violations.

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8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.

20-20(c)

Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.

20-21.11(a)(07)

Testing of the final rinse temperature not done by means of an irreversible registering temperature indicator or heat sensitive indicating paper traveling through the final rinse chamber in the same manner as equipment and utensils, at the dish level during a normal rinse cycle.

20-21.13(i)

Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.

20-21.20(a)(03)

20-21.20(h)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.

20-21.23(a)

Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.

20-21.23(g)

Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.

20-53(g)

Dec 29, 2023

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations.

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20-21.13(i)

Backflow. an air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture / equipment / or nonfood equipment not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch). a backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet american society of sanitary engineering (asse) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device. a backflow prevention device shall be located so that it can be serviced and maintained. a hose shall not be attached to a faucet unless a backflow prevention device is installed.

20-21.17(c)

General. food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with operations of the establishment not kept free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer in use.

20-21.28(a)(01)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks # 10702 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks # 10702 on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks # 10702?

Across the inspection record, “maintaining refuse areas and enclosures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Starbucks # 10702.

How does Starbucks # 10702 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Starbucks # 10702 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Starbucks # 10702's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Starbucks # 10702 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Starbucks # 10702 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 # 10702 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks # 10702 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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