Starbucks Coffee Co. No. 872

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings0
• critical findings0

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Checks marked passed

• ✓(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC not training staff on service animals not monitoring facility cleaning and maintenance. Provide active managerial control.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Laundry bin in front of handsink. Remove . COS.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Provide paper towels in restroom for barrier for food workers to open door after washing hands.
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed two leashed dogs enter establishment. No animals allowed other than service animals. Retrain staff. Handout provided.
  code 590.006/6-501.115-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Vent above doorway leading to back room with buildup of dust. Clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
  Inspector note: Case of plastic cups stored under stairwell. Remove. Store properly.
  code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Handsink drain clogged at service line. Repair.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Repair broken tiles on sales floor near wooden booth.
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Handwashing Signage (C)
  Inspector note: No signage at restroom handsink. Provide.
  code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Broken turbo oven at service line. Remove or repair.
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Anti-Choking
  Inspector note: No choke save certificate on site. Provide.
  code 590.009(E)* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 2, 2020: 11 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Analyze Boston.