Starbucks (T3 G14 Ll)

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2020
86
Score
Low Risk

Starbucks (T3 G14 Ll) appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2010. Starbucks (T3 G14 Ll) was last inspected on Mar 6, 2020. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Starbucks (T3 G14 Ll) dates to Mar 6, 2020.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited 11 times.

Starbucks (T3 G14 Ll)'s latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR MILK COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ESPRESSO COFFEE UNIT,COFFEE BREWING DISPENSING UNIT SHOWED MANAGER. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER ACROSS FROM PASTRY DISPLAY CASE SHOWED MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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86
Apr 11, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Instructed to detail clean interior upper panel of ice machine to remove slight accumulation of calcium build-up and to maintain.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust build-up on fan covers inside the 2 door coolers at coffee preparation area.Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed burnt-out light bulb in rear ice machine storage area.Instructed to replace burnt-out light bulb and maintain adequate lighting at all times.
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86
Sep 13, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 FOUND A TORN GASKET AT RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 Backflow preventers not located at ice machine and coffee expresso units. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.
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90
Sep 18, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the interior of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Oct 25, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to install and maintain a smooth, durable, permanent, and easily cleanable splashguard to the right of the exposed handsink and to maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Oct 18, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Observed 20 small flies throughout facility: on the walls, near the blender, near the cooler, and flying in the air. Instructed facility to remove all pests and maintain. Recommend to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to install and maintain a smooth, durable, permanent, and easily cleanable splashguard to the right of the exposed handsink and to maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Nov 17, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,OBSERVED CASHIER MULTI-TASKING AND NOT WASHING HANDS,HANDLING MONEYS AND CREDIT CARDS THEN CONTINUED TO HANDLE OPEN PASTRIES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS FREQUENTLY AND AFTER EACH POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.7-38-010(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (STEAMED MILK BEVERAGES,YOGURT ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED AND HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL SHELVES FOR COFFEE / SUPPLIES AND DISPLAY COOLER NEED A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING ON WALL AROUND PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Aug 28, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE CABINETS AND UNDER PREP COUNTERS 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 ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Jul 30, 2013
Routine
4 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 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PASTRY DISPLAY CASE WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP IN FRONT AREA AND UNDERNEATH CONDIMENT TABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALLS BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Apr 13, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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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. DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES,INTERIOR PANEL OF DISPLAY COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DISPLAY COOLER FILTERS 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: FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN, UNDER 1 HAND SINK 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: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING PANELS IN FRONT AND PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST DETAIL 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: CEILING PANELS IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN DISPLAY COOLER/CABINET NOT SHIELDED MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD
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Nov 3, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS, CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED, FOR 15 MINUTES OBSERVED EMPLOYEE (BY HERSELF)HANDLING MONEY THEN ATTENDED TO THE ORDER OF THE CUSTOMERS,WITH BARE HANDS PREPARED BANANA SHAKE THEN HANDLING MONEY FOR THE 2ND TIME THEN PREPARED COFFEE THEN MONEY THEN PREPARED SHAKES AND COFFEE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS,INSTRUCTED MUST WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING MONEY BEFORE PREPARING FOOD AND IN BETWEEN TASKS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Sep 13, 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 INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK AND FLAVOR DISPENSER CONTAINERS
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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. CABINETS FOR COFFEE,COUNTERTOP BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DISPLAY COOLER FILTERS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR 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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT
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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 PANELS IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 29, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND 4 LITERS(1 gal) OF WHOLE MILK,SKIMMED MILK AND HALF HALF MILK IN THE COUNTER FOR CUSTOMERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES 53.2F,51.1F AND 50F,3 SEPARATE THERMOS CONTAINERS. MANAGER DISCARDED THE MILK;INSTRUCTED MILK MUST BE 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES
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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. AIR FAN INSIDE 2 COOLERS UNCLEAN FULL OF DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; HUGE PIPE IN THE STORAGE AREA ABOVE DISPOSABLE CUPS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. EXTERIOR FILTER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DISPLAY COOLER,MUST BE CHANGED;RACKS IN TEH DISPLAY 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. DUST ON THE CEILING IN PREP AREA MUST BE REMOVED,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks (T3 G14 Ll) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks (T3 G14 Ll) on file is from Mar 6, 2020. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks (T3 G14 Ll)?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Starbucks (T3 G14 Ll).

Has Starbucks (T3 G14 Ll)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbucks (T3 G14 Ll) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Starbucks (T3 G14 Ll) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.