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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Starbucks Coffee Co.

222 Cambridge St

Last inspected Feb 25, 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

8 inspections

Inspection

Feb 25, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No vomit & diarrhea kit. Provide. Supplies and procedures for the V&D Kit will be emailed over with this report.

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 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No temperature measuring device for the high temp dishmachine. Provide 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

No allergen verbiage on the static menu or posted. Allergen verbiage will be sent with this email. Provide on all menus.

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, Feb 25, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 17, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No vomit & diarrhea kit. Provide. Supplies and procedures for the V&D Kit will be emailed over with this report.

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 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No temperature measuring device for the high temp dishmachine. Provide 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

No allergen verbiage on the static menu or posted. Allergen verbiage will be sent with this email. Provide on all menus.

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, Feb 17, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 18, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.004/4-204.117-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

"Rinse aid empty" error message blinking on high temperature dish machine. Make all necessary repairs. Unit is sanitizing at above 180F.

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 18, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 17, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.004/4-204.117-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

"Rinse aid empty" error message blinking on high temperature dish machine. Make all necessary repairs. Unit is sanitizing at above 180F.

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, Jun 17, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 10, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.004/4-204.117-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

"Rinse aid empty" error message blinking on high temperature dish machine. Make all necessary repairs. Unit is sanitizing at above 180F.

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, Jun 10, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 18, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 18, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 9, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 9, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 15, 2023

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-202.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Inspector’s notes

Broken light shield above 3 bay sink and dish washer

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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Opening in upper wall in basement storage area Expanding foam on ceiling in basement storage area Rust on pole in basement storage area Chipped and peeling paint on walls in basement (stairway)

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, Nov 15, 2023 · Original Source

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