Starbucks

• official resultTemporary permit action
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings5
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)critical
  Inspector note: Per video evidence staff has verified the incident.Items were mistakenly left out overnight on Wednesday 7.15.26.Rodents were seen in the video eating the products.The arriving manager the next day noticed the issue & disposed of all items
  code 590.003/3-701.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: I responded to the location for a report of rodents eating products in a counter display case.The manager on site has confirmed the incident and verified the video evidence that was sent to the Health division. The establishment was issued a TSOP(temporary suspension of the Permit) The Owner was instructed remain closed and to contact the Health Division to schedule a hearing.(617-635-5326) (ISDHealth@Boston.gov) The Owner was also instructed to contact the pest control company for service & email all reports to ISDHealth@Boston.gov. Manager was instructed to also provide any exclusionary work to prevent pest access. Manager is stating that an employee mistakingly left products out in a display case overnight. Manager instructed to re-train staff on closing procedures After hours contact numbers 311 or 617- 635 -4500 (Mayors hot line request Health On Call)
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: There was evidence of rodent activity observed in a counter display case after hours per a video sent to ISD Health Manager on site verified the incident.There is also evidence of fruit fly activity in the counter bakery display case(those items are display only)(Items have been removed & disposed).A small amount of mouse droppings were also observed in the dump sink lower cabinet Manager was instructed to contact pest control for service & provide all pest reports to ISDHealth@Boston.gov
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean/sanitize/disinfect all counters cabinets display cases to remove any evidence of rodent activity per video content.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Clean the floors under/around the counters to remove any soils.
  code 590.006/6-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 19, 2025: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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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.