Starbucks Coffee Company

Year by year

Inspections

1. Aug 26, 2026 Routine · 3 priority, 3 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Observed an employee touch their hair/face and begin to prepare a drink. Immediately informed employee that they must wash their hands after engaging in activities that may cause their hands to become contaminated and before preparing food and beverage items. The employee washed their hands before continuing with the preparation.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     Observed the sanitizer in the espresso sanitizer bins measuring at 0ppm for quat sanitizer. Observed the sanitizer in the sani bucket in the front measuring at 0ppm for quat sanitizer. When discussing the sanitizer with the PIC, the 3-comp sink measured at 100ppm for quat sanitizer. In troubleshooting with the PIC, we discovered the sanitizer bottle connected to the 3-comp sink should be replaced even though it was 1/2 full. In replacing the bottle, the replaced sanitizers measured at 150ppm for quat sanitizer each and the PIC corrected the sanitizers. Instructed the PIC that a possible benefical solution going forward is to run the sanitizing solution before filling up each sanitizer bin, bucket, and 3-comp. The establishment manager will also be notified to monitor the sanitizer and possibly notify their sanitizer servicer if service is needed.

     Correction: Monitor sanitizing solution concentration to ensure proper levels. Run sanitizer solution before filling sanitizer bucket, bins, 3-comp if needed. Notify servicer if needed.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Serious Priority

     SEWAGE - BACKFLOW PREVENTION

     Observed the frappuccino rinse sink drainage pipe exiting below the flood level rim of the floor drain. Informed the PIC that the drainage pipe will need to be altered to be above the flood level rim of the floor drain.

     Correction: Alter the frappuccino rinse sink drainage pipe to exit above the flood level rim of the floor drain.

     Code 5-402.11

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - SELF DRAINING POSITION

     Observed food storage containers in the back warewashing area stored in a non self-draining position. Discussed storage of containers with PIC. PIC informed containers are usually stored on draining positions. The PIC was informed that containers have to be stored in ways to allow proper draining and to prevent contamination.

     Correction: Store equipment and utensils in self-draining positions to allow for proper draining and to help prevent contamination.

     Code 4-903.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     GARBAGE/REFUSE - OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES

     Observed the outside garbage receptacles with uncovered lids. Three of the four provided garbage/refuse bin lids were uncovered. The establishment shares the receptacles with a neighboring establishment. The PIC was informed that the receptacle lids have to remain uncovered when not in use.

     Correction: Keep outside receptacle lids closed when not in use.

     Code 5-501.15

   • Not serious Core

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Observed the establishment has the expired previous licensing year's license posted. Discussed with PIC if the establishment has the current license available. The PIC was unaware and asked their manager. The manager will be notified as well that the establishment must have the current retail food establishment permit posted in a public area.

     Correction: Post current retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

2. Oct 7, 2025 Routine · 3 core
   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Observed the inside of the 2 door upright cooler including the racks, tops of 1 door coolers under counters, shelfs next to ovens, some shelfs under countertops in service line area, counter tops around and under coffee machines are not cleaned on a frequent basis and have accumulation of debris. Instructed PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of those areas. PIC stated they will get those areas cleaned.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION

     Observed cleaned cold brew kegs are improperly stored on floor. Instructed PIC that all clean equipment and utensils most be stored 6 inches above the floor. PIC stated they will clean the kegs and store them above the floor.

     Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor.

     Code 4-903.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     Observed the faucet of the 3 compartment sink is not maintained in good repair and leaks. Instructed PIC to repair leak on faucet. PIC stated they will get a work order in to repair leaking faucet.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

3. Dec 9, 2024 Routine · 4 core
   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The upright cooler handles, upright cooler doors, inside cabinets in prep line, outside of storage bins for clean utensils, some areas under equipment are not cleaned on a frequent basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues. Instructed Manager to increase cleaning frequency to prevent soil accumulation. Manager will increase cleaning frequecy of these areas. .

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - NON-HAND OPERATED

     Handwashing sink is not non-hand operated. Observed handwashing sink in back area operated by knobs. Instruced Manager to provide non-hand operated handles. Manager will submit an order for non-hand operated handles.

     Correction: Employee handwashing sinks shall be non hand operated and if metered shall provide a flow of water without the need for reactivation for at least 15 seconds.

     Code 5-202.12 (C)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     GARBAGE/REFUSE - MAINTAINING REFUSE AREAS AND ENCLOSURES

     The enclosure used to store refuse and recyclables has excess recyclables on the ground. Recyclables enclosure is shared by multiple stores. Observed discarded carboard boxes with starbucks label on ground outside of recyclable receptacle. Instructed Manager to keep recyclables in receptacle. Manager will remove all recyclables on the ground and place them in the appropriate container.

     Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from storage area or enclosure used to store refuse, recyclables, and returnables.

     Code 5-501.115

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area. Permit was posted in back office. Instructed Manager to post permit in an area visible to the public. Manager posted permit on wall behind counter visible to the public.

     Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

4. Feb 6, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 3 core
   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

     No air gap provided on the prep sink. It appears that this sink has recently been serviced and is now not in compliance with the 2" air-gap requirement from the floor drain rim.

     Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

     Code 5-202.13

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Ice Scoop was improperly stored on top of ice machine unit on dirty surface. Ice Scoop was removed and cleaned. A bin is to be used in future practices.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     WAREWASHING - MECHANICAL HOT WATER - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES

     An irreversible registering thermometer is not provided for measuring utensil surface temperatures in the hot water mechanical warewashing operation.

     Correction: Provide an irreversible registering thermometer.

     Code 4-302.13 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     The 3-Comp Sink Faucet wall mount braket is not maintained in good repair. This braket has pulled from the wall is free hanging. Service Ticket has already been issued for this.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)