More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Starbucks last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 29, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
21 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Oct 29, 2026.
Has Starbucks ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 21 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
21 inspections
Inspection
Oct 29, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed coffee beans and trash on floors and underneath pull out racks behind counters. Clean with frequency to remove all trash in order to prevent harborage
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 29, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 17, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 17, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 22, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide irreversible thermometer for high temp dish machine 7/20/2026 at the time of compliance visit PIC was unable to provide irreversible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher available. Provide an irreversible thermometer or 160 thermal strips
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 22, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 20, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed food handlers without hair restraints. Provide and ensure all are worn
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide irreversible thermometer for high temp dish machine 7/20/2026 at the time of compliance visit PIC was unable to provide irreversible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher available. Provide an irreversible thermometer or 160 thermal strips
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed heavy spills / coffee beans on counters floors at front service area and back storage room. Clean with frequency to mitigate build up and pest attraction
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 20, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 13, 2026
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed food handlers without hair restraints. Provide and ensure all are worn
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide irreversible thermometer for high temp dish machine
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed heavy spills / coffee beans on counters floors at front service area and back storage room. Clean with frequency to mitigate build up and pest attraction
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 13, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 23, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed coffee beans and trash on floors and underneath pull out racks behind counters. Clean with frequency to remove all trash in order to prevent harborage
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.
Observed no hot water at establishment at this time - Water temperature @ 50F throughout. PIC contact licensed plumber while on site. Instructed PIC to contact ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV to request re-inspection prior to opening and provide plumbers report of repairs
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 23, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 20, 2026
Voluntarily closed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed coffee beans and trash on floors and underneath pull out racks behind counters. Clean with frequency to remove all trash in order to prevent harborage
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.
Observed no hot water at establishment at this time - Water temperature @ 50F throughout. PIC contact licensed plumber while on site. Instructed PIC to contact ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV to request re-inspection prior to opening and provide plumbers report of repairs
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 29, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 22, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Missing handwashing signage in the restroom.Provide
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
Service animal signage not posted inside establishment. Provide and retrain staff on proper protocol for permiting only service animals. Documents provided
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 22, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 15, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Missing handwashing signage in the restroom.Provide
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
Service animal signage not posted inside establishment. Provide and retrain staff on proper protocol for permiting only service animals. Documents provided
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 15, 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
Jan 2, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 2, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 12, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 12, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 26, 2024
Report filed
5 recorded violations
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
Heavy soils observed inside the ice machine. Clean to remove
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed soiled equipment and stored chemical bottles inside the handisnk. DC and retrain staff on proper use of handsink.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed heavy food soils and debris insde multiple handsinks and on the fixtures. Clean to remove
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 26, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 23, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
5 recorded violations
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
Heavy soils observed inside the ice machine. Clean to remove
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed soiled equipment and stored chemical bottles inside the handisnk. DC and retrain staff on proper use of handsink.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed heavy food soils and debris insde multiple handsinks and on the fixtures. Clean to remove
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 23, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 16, 2024
Failed
5 recorded violations
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
Heavy soils observed inside the ice machine. Clean to remove
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed soiled equipment and stored chemical bottles inside the handisnk. DC and retrain staff on proper use of handsink.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed heavy food soils and debris insde multiple handsinks and on the fixtures. Clean to remove
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 16, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 29, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
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
Observed clean tongs resting on soiled aprons. retrain staff to monitor proper storing and assure the prevention on contamination. PIC removed and placed in 3 bay to be cleaned.
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed bags of dish towels sitting inside the handsink. Remove and discontinue utilzing the handsink improperly.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 29, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 11, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
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
Observed clean tongs resting on soiled aprons. retrain staff to monitor proper storing and assure the prevention on contamination. PIC removed and placed in 3 bay to be cleaned.
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed bags of dish towels sitting inside the handsink. Remove and discontinue utilzing the handsink improperly.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.