Starbucks Coffee (store #8235) in Boca Raton
Last inspected:
7032 W Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33433Part of: Starbucks Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Starbucks Coffee (Store #8235) in Boca Raton received a stop-use order on April 9, 2025 for unsanitary equipment under Florida Statutes 500.04 and 500.172, with food deemed adulterated per Chapter 5K-4. The order was issued following a focused inspection conducted in response to a lab report. The facility must contact the FDACS Business Center at (850) 245-5520 to request a written release of equipment once corrections have been made and required documents obtained. Failure to comply may result in administrative action. Six total inspections on record between May 2022 and April 2025 documented 10 violations, including a March 2023 inspection that cited several small flies near the mop sink area and food service area ceiling, and a handwashing sink blocked by a trash can (which was removed on site). The March 2025 and January 2023 focused inspections found no violations.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Starbucks Coffee (store #8235) in Boca Raton: FDACS Inspection History (6)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection
Comments: Stop Use Order issued. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850)
245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety
inspector visit for written release of equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in
Administrative Action.
Visit was conducted in response to request 5129984
Good Retail Practice Violations
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Food has been produced, prepared, packed, transported or held under insanitary
conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered
diseased, unwholesome, or injurious to health. 500.10(1)(f), F.S.Repeat
PICK UP AREA ICE BIN - RECENT SAMPLE OF ICE COLLECTED ON 3/24/25 WAS
ANALYZED AND IDENTIFIED TO BE ADULTERATED CONTAINING "COLIFORMS." STOP USE
ORDER ISSUED. SEE SUPPLEMENT.
A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated.
Comments: LAB REPORT
Print Date: 4/9/2025
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When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in
violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the
meaning of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives
notice that such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order
warns all persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use,
or disposal is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed
article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes.
AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with
Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must
contain:
1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any).
2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of
pleadings and other papers shall be made.
3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you
must identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the
facts alleged by the department (informal hearing).
4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice.
Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this
Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day
deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by
Florida Law.
HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS
ROBERT VIET
I, _____________________________________________________
the person in charge of STARBUCKS COFFEE (STORE #8235) hereby
waive a notice and a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report.
____________________________________________
(Signature)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document.
(Signature of FDACS Representative)
(Signature of Representative)
TIMOTHY O'NEIL, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
ROBERT VIET, MANAGER
Print Name and Title
FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13
Print Date: 4/9/2025
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Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements
Risk-Based Violations
5-205.11
Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or
is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Food service area: Trash can stored in front of hand wash sink. COS: Trash can was removed by
pic.
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Good Retail Practice Violations
3-302.12
Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably
recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with
the common name of the food. 3-302.12
Food service area: Plastic containers contain matcha, vanilla bean and chocolate malt powder not
labeled.
o
6-501.11
Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate
their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely
inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices
or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Backroom area: Several small flies observed near mop sink area. Food service area: Several flies
observed on the ceiling in food service area.
o
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
Visit conducted per request #5090838.
The issues described in Request #5090838 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: All requests for a new food permit submitted January 1 through June 30, shall be assessed a permit fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and
Rule 5K-4. All requests for a new food permit submitted July 1 through December 31, shall be assessed permit fees of fifty percent
(50%) of the applicable fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4.
Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the
memo section of the check or money order.
Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment
in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order
is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,
PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your
food permit application.
Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in
the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit,
which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may
impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety
inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
Visit conducted to follow up on request# 5078418.
Reducing illness and Norovirus clean up and disinfection handouts provided.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document, and I further acknowledge that I have verified the location and mailing addresses
on the first page of this document are correct, or I have written the correct information on the first page of this document.
(Signature of FDACS Representative)
TARIQUL ISLAM, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
(Signature of Representative)
COLLEEN VILLALOBOS, STORE MANAGER
Print Name and Title
FDACS 14205 Rev. 07/13
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FDACS 14205 Rev. 07/13
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Risk-Based Violations
Good Retail Practice Violations
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43
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Starbucks Coffee (store #8235) in Boca Raton: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated. Comments: LAB REPORT Print Date: 4/… |
Starbucks Coffee (store #8235) in Boca Raton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Starbucks Coffee (store #8235) in Boca Raton last inspected?
- Starbucks Coffee (store #8235) in Boca Raton was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 9, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Starbucks Coffee (store #8235) in Boca Raton had?
- Starbucks Coffee (store #8235) in Boca Raton has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Starbucks Coffee (store #8235) in Boca Raton find?
- Starbucks Coffee (store #8235) in Boca Raton was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 9, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Starbucks Coffee (store #8235) in Boca Raton had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Starbucks Coffee (store #8235) in Boca Raton has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Starbucks Coffee (store #8235) in Boca Raton?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Starbucks Coffee (store #8235) in Boca Raton are: 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf; 3-302.12: Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12; 6-501.11: Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf.
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