Starbucks

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Inspections

1. Aug 21, 2026 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 8 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     APPROVED PROCEDURES - VARIANCE FOLLOWED

     Observed documentation for variance approval and other required documents for the cold brew is not available for review by the regulatory authority. Observed Starbuck does have a blanket variance approval for the cold brew. Manager was off today and PIC could not locate the variance approval, eurofin tests and other required documents for the cold brew. PIC will ask manager for the documents when they come back.

     Correction: Discontiue process involving the variance until corrective actions have been reviewed by the regulatory authority or if a change has occurred, until a new variance has been submitted to the Department for approval. Noncomplaince with variances may result in the variance approval being voided by the Department.

     Code 1-106.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL - PLAN AVAILABLE AND PROPER METHODS

     Observed no time as a public health control plan is available for review. Manager was off on vacation and PIC could not locate policy. Observed products that are using TAPHC are properly being labeled and discarded. Employees are following policy.

     Correction: Food item out of temperature control or improperly prepared that is considered unsafe shall be discarded. Time as a public health control shall not be used until a plan is provided and readily available for review by the regulatory authority.

     Code 3-501.19 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

     Observed areas of the counterop top have tape that is coming off and cardboard tape down by customers coffee station. Instructed Person In Charge to remove the areas of tape and cardboard and replace it with with materials that are nonabsorbent, smooth material that is easily cleanable.

     Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

     Code 4-101.19

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Observed the inside of the display cooler by the blower , side of oven and countertop tops uncer equipment are not cleaned on a frequent basis and has accumulation of debris. Instructed PIC to clean these areas.

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

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

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

     Observed cutting boards are improperly stored between splash guard of sink and oven. Instructed PIC to move cutting boards. PIC moved cutting bosrds and washed rinse and sanitized them.

     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 - APPROVED SYSTEM

     Observed the ice machine plumbing system is not properly designed, constructed or installed. Observed the ice machine drain lines have a air breal and not a air gap. Instructed PIC to provide an air gap.

     Correction: Design, construct, install, and maintain the plumbing system to conform to the State Uniform Plumbing Code. Referral made to the department of safety and professional services for follow up.

     Code 5-202.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     SEWAGE - OTHER LIQUID WASTES AND RAINWATER

     Observed the floor drain near ice machine is not properly draining. Observed it is slowly draining and has small amout of waste liquid in the basis.

     Correction: Provide a method of draining that meets the State Uniform Plumbing Code. Referral will be made to the department of safety and professional services for follow up.

     Code 5-403.12

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     Observed the floors under shelfs in the shared walk in freezer and floors under cabinets in server station has accumulation of debris. Instructed PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of these areas.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     DRYING MOPS

     Observed not in use mop stored in mop water. Informed PIC and PIC hanged mop.

     Correction: Store mops to allow them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment and supplies.

     Code 6-501.16

   • Not serious Core

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Observed the retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area. Observed the 2026 license is posted. Instructed PIC to post the current license 2027. PIC stated they will get it posted.

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

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

2. Jun 19, 2024 Routine · 2 core
   • Not serious Core

     VARIANCE PROCEDURES

     Retail food establishment has no approved variance for the Nitro/cold brew coffee at room temperature implemented at the food establishment.

     Correction: Submit a variance request following the procedures outlined under 1-105.12.

     Code 1-105.12

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days of this report.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)