Starbucks #11348 Establishment #: in Tallahassee

Last inspected:

1960 Gainsborough Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32301

Part of: Starbucks Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Starbucks #11348 in Tallahassee has been inspected 4 times since October 2022, with 14 total violations cited. A March 2025 sanitation inspection found 7 violations including a disinfectant spray bottle stored directly next to single-service cups in the barista area (corrected on site) and tea pitchers with food debris buildup. A July 2023 inspection cited missing soap and hand drying devices at the warewash handwashing sink (corrected on site). An October 2022 inspection found wet wiping cloths left on counters and a sanitizer bucket stored directly on the floor in the barista area (both corrected on site). No emergency closures or stop-sale orders are on record. The most recent inspection on March 20, 2025 resulted in Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements with violations corrected during the inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
14Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Starbucks #11348 Establishment #: in Tallahassee: FDACS Inspection History (4)

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.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: LESLIE CARPENTER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: SAM JONES

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.11(E) Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)
Back Room: Iinterior surface of the bulk ice machine not clean. (COS) Ice machine washed, rinsed and sanitized during inspection.
4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Barista Area: Tea pitchers have a build up of food debris.
7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Barista Area: Spray bottle of disinfectant stored directly next to single service cups.(COS) Chemical relocated to the appropriate location during inspection. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-501.14 Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14
Back Room: Warewash spray nozzle is not clean due to a build up of mold-like substance.
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Barista Area: Gasket on the nitro brew reach in cooler not clean due to encrusted food debris.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Barista Area: Drinking water spigot in disrepair.
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Barista Area: Floor under the pick up counter not clean due to an accumulation of dirt and debris. Cabinet under dump sink not clean due to an accumulation of liquid.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: MICAH HOLMBECK, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . SIDNEY ANCHORS, SHIFT SUPERVISOR MICAH HOLMBECK, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.11(E) Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)
Ice machine area: Interior of ice machine has a mold-like substance. COS- Interior of machine was washed, rinsed and sanitized during this inspection.
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Warewash area: No soap or hand drying device at handwash sink. COS- Soap and paper towels were provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-304.14(B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B) (1)
Bar area: Multiple wet wiping cloths held in sanitizer that had a sanitizer concentration of approximately 0 parts per million. COS- New batch of sanitizer was made at proper concentration for all buckets.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MICAH HOLMBECK, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: MICAH HOLMBECK

Comments: Citation Description and Observation Citation Description: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B)(1) Observation: Barista area: Wet wiping cloth left on counter. COS- Wet wiping cloth was removed from service. Citation Description: Container of chemical sanitizer solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses not stored off the floor, or not used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles. 3-304.14(E) Observation: Barista area: Wiping cloth bucket stored directly on floor. COS- Bucket was placed in another clean bucket.

Risk-Based Violations

6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf
Back storage area: No hand drying device at handwash sink. COS- Paper towels were provided. Citation Description: Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E) Observation: Back storage area: Ice machine has a mold like substance on interior surfaces. COS- Ice machine was cleaned and sanitized during this inspection. cos
8 Pf

Good Retail Practice Violations

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Starbucks #11348 Establishment #: in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks #11348 Establishment #: in Tallahassee last inspected?
Starbucks #11348 Establishment #: 377590 in Tallahassee was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 20, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Starbucks #11348 Establishment #: in Tallahassee had?
Starbucks #11348 Establishment #: 377590 in Tallahassee has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Starbucks #11348 Establishment #: in Tallahassee find?
Starbucks #11348 Establishment #: 377590 in Tallahassee was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 20, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Starbucks #11348 Establishment #: in Tallahassee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Starbucks #11348 Establishment #: 377590 in Tallahassee has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Starbucks #11348 Establishment #: in Tallahassee?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Starbucks #11348 Establishment #: 377590 in Tallahassee are: 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 4-602.11(E): Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E); 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf.

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