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Starbucks Coffee Co

B°

5549 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85018

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-45691

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

97
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 6, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 13, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 12, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jan 8, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 14, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 19, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)95
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Feb 19, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed build-up occurring in 3 of 4 stainless-steel carafes used for the steam wand. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to ware-washing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. PIC stated they will be ordering more. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

2025

Aug 14, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed. Handwashing sign sticker left with PIC

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessibleCore6-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed one sink in back of house without handwashing signage. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. Instructed and provided Person in Charge (PIC) with hand washing sticker to place near sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.14 - Core: Handwashing Signage. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

Jan 8, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Jul 12, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed rear facility handwashing station without paper towel.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Feb 13, 2024Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The routine inspection report was emailed.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Brenda Gutierrez

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Core-2-401.11, C: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco>>Observed two employee drinks in glasses without a lid and a straw.>>Employee drinks shall be closed in a cup that has a lid and a straw.>>Provide all employee drinks in cups with a lid and a straw.>>Correct prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Sep 6, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection Report printed 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. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Signer: Thomas Kroner

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation>>> Observed two sanitizer buckets of quaternary ammonium (quat) near the drive thru window at 0ppm. Person in charge (PIC) made a new batch of sanitizer. Both sanitizer buckets of quat retested at 150ppm. Quat requires a concentration of 150-400 ppm. Discussed with PIC wiping cloths must be maintained in sanitizer with adequate concentration to prevent growth of pathogens in solution that maybe transferred to food contact surfaces and equipment. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →