Deli/Starbuck's — Starbuck's (T1 B9)

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Deli/Starbuck's — Starbuck's (T1 B9) appears in inspection records 18 times, starting in 2010. Deli/Starbuck's — Starbuck's (T1 B9) was last inspected on Sep 3, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 11 times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Deli/Starbuck's — Starbuck's (T1 B9) on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

18
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2595858 DATED 6/6/2024. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA MADE INACCESSIBLE BY CARDBOARD BOXES BEING PLACED INSIDE THE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN AN OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE MANNER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF MULTIPLE COOLERS LOCATED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jun 6, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED BAG CONTAINING EMPLOYEE FOOD STORED AT THE SAME REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH CUSTOMER FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE THEIR FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT NEXT TO THE CASHIER'S STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FROORS ESPECIALLY BY THE ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Dec 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COMPLETELY CLOGGED AND UNABLE TO DRAIN IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN. (CORRECTED ON SITE - EMPLOYEE REPAIRED THE PLUMBING ISSUE AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO SIGNED VERIFICATION AVAILABLE (EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY) THAT EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES (LOWER PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE CALCIUM BUILD-UP.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF SUGAR CONDIMENT CABINET AND GARBAGE CABINET INFRONT DISPLAY AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS WITH SPILLAGE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING IN REAR MOPSINK AREA.
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Nov 29, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 31, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DISPLAY COOLER VENT WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE (3RD COMPARTMENT) UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Jul 23, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH PREP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Jun 20, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING ITEM (APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) IN SPILL KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (PROCEDURE ON SITE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE CABINETS, COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH COFFEE MACHINES, RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COLD BREW CART.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DISPLAY COOLER/CASE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT MOP SINK IN REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREA.
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Dec 12, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR (HEAVY CREAM COOLER).INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 21, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND LIGHT FIXTURES WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP/SERVING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 (A) INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ON CORNER OF MOPSINK IN REAR.
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Aug 15, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout facility in rear dish area, under and around front equipment, and along walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed clutter in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed facility to remove any unnecessary items, organize remaining, store 6 inches off floors and walls, and maintain.
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Jul 25, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1965854, dated 10-4-16: Violation 38- "INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS IN REAR BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA." Instructed facility to comply and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout facility in rear dish area, under and around front equipment, and along walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed clutter in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed facility to remove any unnecessary items, organize remaining, store 6 inches off floors and walls, and maintain.
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Oct 4, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HOT WATER TANK COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPENING OR GAP. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL (LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND COFFEE COUNTER WITH DUST BUILD-UP (ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COFFEE EQUIPMENT) IN FRONT PREP SERVICE AREA.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY COOLER WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAN DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS IN REAR BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS,DUST PANS ETC.) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA BY MOP SINK.
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Oct 30, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND STORAGE CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Jun 30, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PREP COUNTERS, STORAGE CABINETS, AND 2 DOOR MILK COOLER IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG SIDE OF EQUIPMENT, BEHIND TRASH CAN, AND ALONG WALL TRACKS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAINLINE UNDER DUMP SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Jul 5, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER TOPS UNDER COFFEE EQUIPMENT WITH DUST AND SYRUP SPILLAGE (BEHIND FRONT COUNTER).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
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Jun 14, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ATTACHED WOODEN PANEL ABOVE PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; INTERIOR COOLER #2 UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEAR SIGNAGE IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DAMAGED WALLS ON THE POST IN DISH AREA MUST BE REPAIRED AND REPAINTED,WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASY CLEANABLE
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Oct 18, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST TRANSFER SPLASHGUARD TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HANDSINK AND TEA PREP AREA,AT THIS TIME NO TEA PREPARATION IS BEING DONE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ATTACHED METAL ON DISPLAY COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND AIR FAN AND COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CHIP PAINT ON WALLS BESIDE 3 C SINK MUST BE REMOVED ,MUST REPAINT
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Oct 14, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS UNCLEAN,AIR VENTS OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND 1 PREP COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING BARS IN PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE CABINET (NOT BEING USED) IN THE REAR ROOM NEAR 3 C SINK
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Deli/Starbuck's — Starbuck's (T1 B9) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Deli/Starbuck's — Starbuck's (T1 B9) on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Deli/Starbuck's — Starbuck's (T1 B9)?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Deli/Starbuck's — Starbuck's (T1 B9).

Has Deli/Starbuck's — Starbuck's (T1 B9)'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Deli/Starbuck's — Starbuck's (T1 B9) have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Deli/Starbuck's — Starbuck's (T1 B9) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Deli/Starbuck's — Starbuck's (T1 B9) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Deli/Starbuck's — Starbuck's (T1 B9) is inspected roughly once per year on average.