SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Starbucks Coffee No. 7224 last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 10, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Failed (extension granted)”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
14 inspections on record, from Dec 1, 2023 to Nov 10, 2026.
Has Starbucks Coffee No. 7224 ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 14 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 1, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
14 inspections
Inspection
Nov 10, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.111-PFood temperature
Official Wording
Manual Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Final temp 200 F on high temp dishmachine
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, Nov 10, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 27, 2026
Failed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.004/4-501.112-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Final temp 200 F on high temp dishmachine
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean floor and walls of soils Clean ceiling vent of dust build up
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Remove all crates and declutter back area
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Chipped paints and walls in disrepair in back area
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean floor and walls of soils Clean ceiling vent of dust build up
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Remove all crates and declutter back area
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Chipped paints and walls in disrepair in back area
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 24, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 12, 2025
Report filed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Wiping cloths are not being stored in a sanitizing solution
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Built up soils on floor drains walls shelving attachments and ceiling fixtures - Throughout
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Rust on floor drains
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 12, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 5, 2025
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Wiping cloths are not being stored in a sanitizing solution
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Built up soils on floor drains walls shelving attachments and ceiling fixtures - Throughout
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Rust on floor drains
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.
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Several containers with different color powder stored on the drink station observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original container.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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
Interior of ice machine in the back area observed soiled with black substances inside and exterior observed soiled by dust exterior of both expresso machine observed soiled my visible encrusted food spills and interior of in line refrigeration unit observed soiled . Clean and sanitize 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
Warewashing hand sink observed blocked by bottle of soap. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time. (corrected on site) Observed staff using another handsink in close proximity
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.
Warewashing handsinks observed without hand cleanser. Provide and maintain.
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.
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Several containers with different color powder stored on the drink station observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original container.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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
Interior of ice machine in the back area observed soiled with black substances inside and exterior observed soiled by dust exterior of both expresso machine observed soiled my visible encrusted food spills and interior of in line refrigeration unit observed soiled . Clean and sanitize 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
Warewashing hand sink observed blocked by bottle of soap. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time. (corrected on site) Observed staff using another handsink in close proximity
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.
Warewashing handsinks observed without hand cleanser. Provide and maintain.
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, Apr 24, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 19, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.004/4-203.12-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Temperature Measuring Devices Ambient Air and Water-Accuracy (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Missing thermometers in refrigeration units
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, Aug 19, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 9, 2024
Failed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.004/4-203.12-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Temperature Measuring Devices Ambient Air and Water-Accuracy (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Missing thermometers in refrigeration units
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, Aug 9, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 28, 2024
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature
Official Wording
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide refrigeration thermometer
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.
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No irreversible measuring device 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
Built up soil on interior ice machine
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, Mar 28, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 18, 2024
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature
Official Wording
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide refrigeration thermometer
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.
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No irreversible measuring device 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
Built up soil on interior ice machine
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, Mar 18, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 13, 2023
Passed
2 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
Clean the interior of the trash cabinet at the coffee station to remove soils.
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.
Fruit/drain flies observed on the counter walls at 2 locations.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. Clean/sanitize affected locations
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 13, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 1, 2023
Failed
2 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
Clean the interior of the trash cabinet at the coffee station to remove soils.
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.
Fruit/drain flies observed on the counter walls at 2 locations.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. Clean/sanitize affected locations
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.