Starbucks Restaurant Inspections in NYC

291 NYC locations · 916 inspections on record

Overview

Starbucks operates 291 locations across NYC and maintains a Grade A rate of 99.30% across 916 inspections, with an average score of 7.3 points. The chain has experienced 1 emergency closure since records began, with the majority of its locations concentrated in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn. Most violations cited involve non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit..

291
NYC Locations
99.30%
Grade A Rate
7.3
Avg Inspection Score
1
Total Closures

Starbucks Locations by Borough

  • Manhattan166 locations
  • Queens60 locations
  • Brooklyn40 locations
  • Staten Island13 locations
  • The Bronx12 locations

Most Common Violations at Starbucks

  1. 1Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
  2. 2Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
  3. 3Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  4. 4Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  5. 5Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

Recent Closures at Starbucks

  • Starbucks-Bayplaza Mall Closed

    200 Baychester Avenue, The Bronx · Apr 3, 2025

Starbucks Locations in NYC

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Starbucks: Frequently Asked Questions

How many Starbucks locations are in NYC?

Starbucks has 291 locations in New York City, with a total of 916 health inspections on record.

What health grade do Starbucks restaurants typically receive?

99.30% of Starbucks inspections result in Grade A, which is above the NYC restaurant average of approximately 77%.

What is the average inspection score at Starbucks in NYC?

The average NYC health inspection score for Starbucks is 7.3 points. Scores of 0-13 earn Grade A; 14-27 earn Grade B; 28+ earn Grade C.

Has any Starbucks location been closed by NYC Health?

Yes. Starbucks locations have been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time in total. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions posing an immediate public health hazard.

What violations are most common at Starbucks restaurants?

The most frequently cited violations at Starbucks NYC locations include: 10F: Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.; 10B: Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.; 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred..