Inspection
Jun 5, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 5, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Starbucks Coffee No. 22253
1304 Commonwealth Av
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The full inspection history
8 inspectionsInspection
Dec 4, 2025
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s notes
At restroom without a keypad there is no employees must wash hands signage; 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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 4, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 13, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 13, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 27, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.007/7-204.11-PChemicals
Official wording
Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizer from an automated dispenser at the 3 bay sink tested at well above 500+ppm Corrected at the time of the inspection in all wiping cloth buckets and call made for service
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 27, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 19, 2024
Failed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.007/7-204.11-PChemicals
Official wording
Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizer from an automated dispenser at the 3 bay sink tested at well above 500+ppm Corrected at the time of the inspection in all wiping cloth buckets and call made for service
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 19, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 24, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
The only handwashing sink in the back prep/warewashing area is completely blocked by boxes that are being stored in front of the sink- Removed
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.
More about handwashing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No paper towels available at the handsink in the back prep area- Provide
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No handsoap at the sink in the back prep/warewashing area Soap dispenser has been broken off the wall and was resting on the sink Repair and provide soap
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 24, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 17, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
The only handwashing sink in the back prep/warewashing area is completely blocked by boxes that are being stored in front of the sink- Removed
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.
More about handwashing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No handsoap at the sink in the back prep/warewashing area Soap dispenser has been broken off the wall and was resting on the sink Repair and provide soap
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.
More about handwashing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No paper towels available at the handsink in the back prep area- Provide
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 17, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 12, 2023
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Handsink at toilet without proper signage. 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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 12, 2023 · Original Source