PlateScore

Starbucks Coffee

A

1620 W Elliot Rd, Tempe 85283

Food Establishment · Permit FD-08361

Score based on 5 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

97
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202320242025Aug 3, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 23, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 30, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 16, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 23, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Feb 26, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

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2025

Jun 23, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 16, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with Person in Charge to keep chemicals located at a safe location that is low and stored in a way to prevent contamination.

2024

Aug 30, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 1, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

No County legal action will result from this inspection.The establishment attended the Department’s Active Managerial Control virtual webinar class on 02/01/2024. Please note that failure to correct repetitive violations may result in legal action, including possible revocations of your permit to operate.

Jan 23, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.AMC scheduled on 2-1-24A pattern of non-compliance was observed for Priority violation # 20, 3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), which has been noted during thisinspection. PIC was scheduled for Department’s Virtual Active Managerial Control Class on 2/1/2024 from 8:45 AM-11 AM. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.3rd Consecutive Violation.Report sent via email On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181. Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Email Sent: CHECKED,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Request Notes: Hold for Review,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-CR-Clarified general comments,Signer: Estevan Cortez

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. >>>Observed the following time/temperature controlled for safety foods with internal temperatures between 48*F - 49*F in the reach-in cooler 2nd to the left from the register: gallons of 2% milk and gallons of fat free milk. Per Person in Charge (PIC), all items listed above were placed in cooler less than 4 hours prior to inspection. PIC relocated the 2% milk and gallons of fat free milk to free to rapidly cool and has adequate refrigeration. Ambient minimum air temp was measured with max/min to be 54.2 *F. PIC will discontinue use of cooler until repaired. Adequate other refrigeration is available. Discussed proper cold holding. TCS foods held cold must be maintained at 41*F or below at all times. 3rd Consecutive Violation AMC scheduled on 2-1-24 Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

2023

Aug 3, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # 20, 3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Report was delivered via email. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 7,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Whitney J.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.---Observed the following time/temperature controlled for safety foods with internal temperatures between 47*F - 48*F in the reach-in cooler 2nd to the left from the register: milk cartons. Per PIC, all items listed above were placed in cooler more than 4 hours prior to inspection. PIC voluntarily discarded all items at time of inspection. Ambient minimum air temp was measured with max/min to be 52.3 *F. PIC will discontinue use of cooler until repaired. Adequate other refrigeration is available. Discussed proper cold holding. TCS foods held cold must be maintained at 41*F or below at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →