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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Starbucks

700 Atlantic Av

Last inspected Sep 11, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

10 inspections

Inspection

Sep 11, 2026

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the interior of the 2 door milk unit to remove spills.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 11, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 22, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

There was evidence of rodent activity observed in a counter display case after hours per a video sent to ISD Health Manager on site verified the incident.There is also evidence of fruit fly activity in the counter bakery display case(those items are display only)(Items have been removed & disposed).A small amount of mouse droppings were also observed in the dump sink lower cabinet Manager was instructed to contact pest control for service & provide all pest reports to ISDHealth@Boston.gov Upon re-inspection on 7.21.26 There were 3 mice observed on a glueboard inside the establishment at the end of the counter where the gate closes. The manager discarded the glue board The owner was instructed to contact pest control for service & send all reports to ISDHealth@Boston.gov

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 22, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 21, 2026

Temporarily closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

I responded to the location for a report of rodents eating products in a counter display case.The manager on site has confirmed the incident and verified the video evidence that was sent to the Health division. The establishment was issued a TSOP(temporary suspension of the Permit) The Owner was instructed remain closed and to contact the Health Division to schedule a hearing.(617-635-5326) (ISDHealth@Boston.gov) The Owner was also instructed to contact the pest control company for service & email all reports to ISDHealth@Boston.gov. Manager was instructed to also provide any exclusionary work to prevent pest access. Manager is stating that an employee mistakingly left products out in a display case overnight. Manager instructed to re-train staff on closing procedures After hours contact numbers 311 or 617- 635 -4500 (Mayors hot line request Health On Call)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination

Official wording

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Inspector’s notes

Per video evidence staff has verified the incident.Items were mistakenly left out overnight on Wednesday 7.15.26.Rodents were seen in the video eating the products.The arriving manager the next day noticed the issue & disposed of all items

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean/sanitize/disinfect all counters cabinets display cases to remove any evidence of rodent activity per video content.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

There was evidence of rodent activity observed in a counter display case after hours per a video sent to ISD Health Manager on site verified the incident.There is also evidence of fruit fly activity in the counter bakery display case(those items are display only)(Items have been removed & disposed).A small amount of mouse droppings were also observed in the dump sink lower cabinet Manager was instructed to contact pest control for service & provide all pest reports to ISDHealth@Boston.gov Upon re-inspection on 7.21.26 There were 3 mice observed on a glueboard inside the establishment at the end of the counter where the gate closes. The manager discarded the glue board The owner was instructed to contact pest control for service & send all reports to ISDHealth@Boston.gov

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the floors under/around the counters to remove any soils.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 21, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 17, 2026

Temporarily closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

I responded to the location for a report of rodents eating products in a counter display case.The manager on site has confirmed the incident and verified the video evidence that was sent to the Health division. The establishment was issued a TSOP(temporary suspension of the Permit) The Owner was instructed remain closed and to contact the Health Division to schedule a hearing.(617-635-5326) (ISDHealth@Boston.gov) The Owner was also instructed to contact the pest control company for service & email all reports to ISDHealth@Boston.gov. Manager was instructed to also provide any exclusionary work to prevent pest access. Manager is stating that an employee mistakingly left products out in a display case overnight. Manager instructed to re-train staff on closing procedures After hours contact numbers 311 or 617- 635 -4500 (Mayors hot line request Health On Call)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination

Official wording

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Inspector’s notes

Per video evidence staff has verified the incident.Items were mistakenly left out overnight on Wednesday 7.15.26.Rodents were seen in the video eating the products.The arriving manager the next day noticed the issue & disposed of all items

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean/sanitize/disinfect all counters cabinets display cases to remove any evidence of rodent activity per video content.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

There was evidence of rodent activity observed in a counter display case after hours per a video sent to ISD Health Manager on site verified the incident.There is also evidence of fruit fly activity in the counter bakery display case(those items are display only)(Items have been removed & disposed).A small amount of mouse droppings were also observed in the dump sink lower cabinet Manager was instructed to contact pest control for service & provide all pest reports to ISDHealth@Boston.gov

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the floors under/around the counters to remove any soils.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 17, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 19, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 19, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 21, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Payment of 2025 Health permit was sent via check from a frozen or blocked account per Mary Morgan: Supervisor of Finance. Sent new check for payment.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 21, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 8, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Payment of 2025 Health permit was sent via check from a frozen or blocked account per Mary Morgan: Supervisor of Finance. Sent new check for payment.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 8, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 30, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 30, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 31, 2024

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 22, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 22, 2024 · Original Source

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