Starbuck Coffee #2615 — Starbucks Coffee

2159 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2021
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Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Starbuck Coffee #2615 — Starbucks Coffee, the earliest from 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 19, 2021. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Starbuck Coffee #2615 — Starbucks Coffee dates to Feb 19, 2021.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Premises maintained free of litter” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspection History
Feb 19, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ON THE UPPER LEFT CORNER AND BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Nov 7, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED UNDER STAIRCASE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Oct 30, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTED TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED UNDER STAIRCASE AND BY NORTH WALL. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Aug 18, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING PANEL AT THE BEVERAGE COLD HOLDING UNIT LOCATED UNDER THE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT THE COFFEE SERVICE LINE TO REMOVE SPILL STAINS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING BEVERAGE UNIT.
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Sep 16, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND COUNTER TOP SURFACE AREAS,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS REAR PREP AREA,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST REMOVED, AREA MUST BE CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAINED,
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Aug 13, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL IN PLAIN VIEW. MANAGER TOOK THE EXAM LAST 12/12/12. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND MUST POST IT IN PLAIN VIEW ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE FOOD SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.
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Mar 1, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CABINETS AND COUNTERS UNDER FRONT PREP AREA EQUIPMENT.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER 1PART SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbuck Coffee #2615 — Starbucks Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbuck Coffee #2615 — Starbucks Coffee on file is from Feb 19, 2021. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbuck Coffee #2615 — Starbucks Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Starbuck Coffee #2615 — Starbucks Coffee.

Has Starbuck Coffee #2615 — Starbucks Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbuck Coffee #2615 — Starbucks Coffee have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Starbuck Coffee #2615 — Starbucks Coffee means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.