Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Starbucks

Name: Starbucks
Address: 700 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA

700 Commonwealth Av

Last inspected Sep 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Starbucks last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 21, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
How many inspections are on record?: 9 inspections on record, from Nov 15, 2023 to Sep 21, 2026.
Has Starbucks ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 9 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 15, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

9 inspections

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

Inspection

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 problems

Official 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 problems

Official 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 problems

Official 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 temperature

minorCode 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 problems

minorCode 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 issues

Official 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

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 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 problems

minorCode 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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 21, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection