Starbucks Coffee # 10298

2101 Smith St, Houston, TX 77002
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Starbucks Coffee # 10298, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Restaurants in Houston average 87, so Starbucks Coffee # 10298 is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
20-20(c)
95
Feb 7, 2024
Complaint (003)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed. (corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.
20-21.23(g)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee # 10298 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee # 10298 on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Starbucks Coffee # 10298 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Starbucks Coffee # 10298 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 87.

Has Starbucks Coffee # 10298's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Starbucks Coffee # 10298 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Starbucks Coffee # 10298 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Starbucks Coffee # 10298 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks Coffee # 10298 is inspected around two times per year on average.