Health Inspection Report
STARBUCKS COFFEE No. 7823 in BRIGHTON, MA Failed Its Health Inspection on 08/15/25
BRIGHTON, MA
Published: August 21, 2025
BRIGHTON, MA - STARBUCKS COFFEE No. 7823 received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 08/15/2025.
Situated at 470 WASHINGTON ST, the establishment is part of Brighton's active food service sector. The Brighton area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.
The inspection identified 5 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.
The first violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf). Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.
The second violation concerned pest management. Inspectors documented: Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P). The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Cockroaches can spread E. coli and Salmonella by contaminating food and surfaces.
The third violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C). Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.
The fourth violation concerned cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C). FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Cross-contamination from improperly sanitized equipment is a common cause of foodborne illness.
The fifth violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C). Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.
The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.
This inspection data is provided by Boston Public Health Commission. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/15/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Boston Public Health Commission. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Massachusetts Food Code. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.