More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Starbucks last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Mar 19, 2026. The result listed by Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.) was “Re-inspection required”.
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?
4 inspections on record, from Oct 8, 2024 to Mar 19, 2026.
Has Starbucks ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 8, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspections
Compliance Inspection
Mar 19, 2026
Re-inspection required
1 recorded violation
criticalCode —Facility maintenance
Official Wording
The premises is operated and maintained free from potential/immediate health hazards
Inspector’s Notes
Not in Compliance: CLOSE FOOD PREMISES, Provide hot and cold running water under pressure where food is processed, prepared, manufactured or where utensils are cleaned, Maintain premise free from conditions that may, be a health hazard, adversely affecting the sanitary operation of the premises
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.
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Inspector’s Notes
Not in Compliance: Ensure floors are kept clean and in good repair
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.
Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers
Inspector’s Notes
Corrected During Inspection: Provide soap in a dispenser at hand basin in the food preparation area
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.