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STARBUCKS received an A, scoring 92 out of 100, in a Cobb County food-service inspection on Nov 4, 2026. The official report lists three findings. [1]
Inspection purpose: Routine
The inspector observed no hot water at hand wash sinks throughout front food service area, main kitchen, and restrooms in facility. [2]
The report states: “1.” [3]
A separate finding described hot water temperature below 110F at 3-compartment sink in main kitchen. [4]
The report marks one finding as corrected on site. [5]
Showing 3 of 3 findings
Observed no hot water at hand wash sinks throughout front food service area, main kitchen, and restrooms in facility. C/A: A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. *Facility has temporarily agreed to heat water to 85-90F in on-site equipment until repairs to hot water are conducted.
Code 511-6-1.06(2)(c)
Observed no hot water at hand wash sinks throughout front food service area, main kitchen, and restrooms in facility. C/A: A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. *Facility has temporarily agreed to heat water to 85-90F in on-site equipment until repairs to hot water are conducted. EHS observed temporary hand wash station set up by staff in front food service area, main kitchen, and restroom with water of at least 85F (97F and 94F). New Violation. Correct By: 11/05/2026Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
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1. Observed 2-cheese trio trays held beyond manufacturer's use by date (10/18/26 and 10/23/26) in front food service display cooler.
Code 511-6-1.04(8)(b)
1. Observed 2-cheese trio trays held beyond manufacturer's use by date (10/18/26 and 10/23/26) in front food service display cooler. 2. Observed 2-gallons of fat free skim milk held beyond manufacturer's used by date (10/27/26) in coolers in front food service area. C/A:Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. COS: All discarded. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 10D ↗
Observed hot water temperature below 110F at 3-compartment sink in main kitchen. C/A: The temperature of the wash solution in manual warewashing equipment shall be maintained at not less than 110°F (43°C) or the temperature specified on the cleaning agent manufacturer's label instructions. *Facility has temporarily agreed to heat water to 110F in on-site equipment until hot water repairs are conducted.
Code 511-6-1.05(6)(h),(i)
Observed hot water temperature below 110F at 3-compartment sink in main kitchen. C/A: The temperature of the wash solution in manual warewashing equipment shall be maintained at not less than 110°F (43°C) or the temperature specified on the cleaning agent manufacturer's label instructions. *Facility has temporarily agreed to heat water to 110F in on-site equipment until hot water repairs are conducted. EHS observed 3-compartment sink wash solution water heated to 110F and set up. Facility has arranged for repairs by end of today. EHS will follow-up in 1-day to verify repairs to hot water. New Violation. Correct By: 11/07/2026Official report · Item 15B ↗
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Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
Cobb County · Nov 4, 2026
02 / Same facility ↗Official inspection historyAvailable records for this official facility
03 / How scoring works ↗Georgia’s food-service rulesScores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.
Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.
History links the same official facility ID within the issuing authority and may omit intervening inspections. Same-day results have no inferred sequence. Report excerpts follow source order, not a severity ranking.
This report comes from Cobb County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.
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