Inspection
Sep 21, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Starbucks
700 Commonwealth Av
Last inspected Sep 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
Passed
ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
9 inspectionsInspection
Mar 20, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-204.118-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing Machines Flow Pressure Device (C)
Inspector’s notes
High Temp Dish Machine out of oder. Three bay sink is being used at this time. Repair.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 20, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 9, 2026
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-204.118-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing Machines Flow Pressure Device (C)
Inspector’s notes
High Temp Dish Machine out of oder. Three bay sink is being used at this time. Repair.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 9, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 7, 2025
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Interior surface of the cabinet below the small ice bin has excessive dried and encrusted stains; clean and sanitize.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 14, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 28, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
o irreversible thermometer available at thetime of the inspection for the high temperature dishwasher- Unit was operating within normal limits at the timeof the inspection Provide irreversible thermometer
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floors in back warwashing area with pooled watrer and soils Shelving along service counter with soils and splashes Clean all areas with proper frequency
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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Leak noted from the pipe below the 3 bay sink- This is causing water to pool on the floor behind the dishwasher- Make proper repairs
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 28, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 21, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
o irreversible thermometer available at thetime of the inspection for the high temperature dishwasher- Unit was operating within normal limits at the timeof the inspection Provide irreversible thermometer
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floors in back warwashing area with pooled watrer and soils Shelving along service counter with soils and splashes Clean all areas with proper frequency
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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Leak noted from the pipe below the 3 bay sink- This is causing water to pool on the floor behind the dishwasher- Make proper repairs
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 21, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 5, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 5, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 15, 2023
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 15, 2023 · Original Source