PlateScore

Starbucks Coffee

A

8738 S Emerald Dr, Tempe 85284

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-64360

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

100
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 28, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 10, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 31, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jun 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 4, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 26, 2026 — 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

Aug 26, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 4, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Nov 20, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.

Jun 3, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day).

2024

Oct 31, 2024Routine2 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Inspector's notes

Observed either missing, separated caulking or dark brown/ black organic matter on existing caulking along hand sinks and splash gards, three compartment sink, nitro bar and ice wells on the drink making line. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) all fixed equipment that cannot be easily moved to be cleaned shall be sealed to create a smooth and cleanable surface to avoid trapping contaminates. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed missing a 1-inch airgap from the drainage pipe of the dishwasher to the floor sink under the three-compartment sink. Discussed with PIC to create a 1 -inch gap between the drainage pipe and the floor sink to avoid back syphoning contaminants. Also observed the chemical dispenser for the three-compartment sink to have a small leak when not in use. Discussed with PIC all equipment shall be maintained and in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Jan 10, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Signer: Jarrad Mathis

2023

Jul 28, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jarred M.

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