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. 50497
20 District Av
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The full inspection history
11 inspectionsInspection
Jan 7, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 7, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 10, 2025
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s notes
Refrigerator gasket in the front low cooler torn off. Replace/Repair
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 10, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 27, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Noted no vomit and diarrhea procedures and supplies. Provide
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 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s notes
Refrigerator gasket in the front low cooler torn off. Replace/Repair
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 27, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 19, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Noted no vomit and diarrhea procedures and supplies. Provide
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 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s notes
Refrigerator gasket in the front low cooler torn off. Replace/Repair
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 19, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 9, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-204.112-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Provide thermometer in the refrigeration unit in the warming station.
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 temperaturemajorCode 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 temperature 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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther
Official wording
Cutting Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Cutting board in the warming station is heavily scored. Resurface or Replace
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, Jan 9, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 2, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-204.112-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Provide thermometer in the refrigeration unit in the warming station.
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 temperaturemajorCode 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 temperature 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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther
Official wording
Cutting Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Cutting board in the warming station is heavily scored. Resurface or Replace
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, Jan 2, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 21, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.005/5-205.13-PFOther
Official wording
Scheduling Inspection and Service for a Water System Device (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Low pressure low on water filter. Repair. Provide maintenance records.
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
Dust on ceiling above cookline. Clean to remove. Excess water on floor in work areas. 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 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Leak in ice machine drain pipe. Repair.
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, May 21, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 14, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Dust on ceiling above cookline. Clean to remove. Excess water on floor in work areas. 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 problemsmajorCode 590.005/5-205.13-PFOther
Official wording
Scheduling Inspection and Service for a Water System Device (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Low pressure low on water filter. Repair. Provide maintenance records.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Leak in ice machine drain pipe. Repair.
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, May 14, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 11, 2024
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.009(E)Other
Official wording
Anti-Choking
Inspector’s notes
No choke save certificate. Provide. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
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, Apr 11, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 11, 2024
Report filed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 11, 2024 · Original Source