Inspection
Apr 2, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Starbucks Coffee
140 Brookline Av
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
8 inspectionsInspection
Dec 23, 2025
Report filed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.14-COther
Official wording
Food Preparation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Open beverage preparation with exposed food (beverages) food contact surfaces single use articles with no protection from consumers in place. Install adequate guards for protection of single use articles open beverages and food. Barrier to be installed per PIC. Work order to be emailed as discussed.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floors with debris under equipment and shelving. 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Duct wrapping in back area in ceiling with flaking insulation. Clean and resuface.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Path of egress in back hallway obstructed by boxes. Maintain means of egress.
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, Dec 23, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 16, 2025
Hearing scheduled
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.14-COther
Official wording
Food Preparation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Open beverage preparation with exposed food (beverages) food contact surfaces single use articles with no protection from consumers in place. Install adequate guards for protection of single use articles open beverages and food.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floors with debris under equipment and shelving. 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Duct wrapping in back area in ceiling with flaking insulation. Clean and resuface.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Path of egress in back hallway obstructed by boxes. Maintain means of egress.
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, Dec 16, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 9, 2025
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.14-COther
Official wording
Food Preparation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Open beverage preparation with exposed food (beverages) food contact surfaces single use articles with no protection from consumers in place. Install adequate guards for protection of single use articles open beverages and food.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floors with debris under equipment and shelving. 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Duct wrapping in back area in ceiling with flaking insulation. Clean and resuface.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Path of egress in back hallway obstructed by boxes. Maintain means of egress.
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, Dec 9, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 10, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 10, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 30, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 30, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 7, 2024
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Debris noted in cabinets along the service line and below equipment at the front service counter- Clean
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, Feb 7, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 8, 2023
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 8, 2023 · Original Source