Starbucks (T3/Baggage Claim)

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jun 28, 2019
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Starbucks (T3/Baggage Claim) 10 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 28, 2019. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Starbucks (T3/Baggage Claim) dates to Jun 28, 2019.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Starbucks (T3/Baggage Claim) squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jun 28, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE.
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Jul 16, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN-UP POLICY FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN-UP MATERIALS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR SHELFS AND FAN COVERS OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AND REAR 1 DOOR COOLER NEXT TO HANDSINK NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS/DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (2) MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN (3) ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN AND RE-ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO THE MOP SINK AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE THE HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 21, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed worn and dirty caulking near the splashguard at the exposed handsink. Instructed facility to remove caulk, clean area, recaulk, and maintain. Observed torn gaskets on the breakfast sandwich cooler and the one door cooler under the blender. Observed the wooden ledge above the "magic sink" to have worn sealant. Instructed facility to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
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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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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the wall near the three compartment sink and ice machine to be worn and damaged. Instructed facility to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable. Observed dust accumulation on the wall near the hot water heater. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Oct 19, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: Observed employees handling dirty dishes and then proceeding to handle clean utensils without washing hands. Observed employees handling cash and then touching coffee lids both on the top and inside where coffee touches without washing hands. Also observed employee wash hands, shut off faucet with bare hand, then dry hands. Instructed facility that all employees must wash hands at every possible point of contamination and wash properly (sign with detailed instructions posted). Critical citation issued 7-38-010(a).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at exposed handsink upon arrival. Instructed facility to maintain at all times. Facility installed during inspection. Observed the exposed handsink water to be at 65.1f. Instructed facility that all handsinks must have tempered water (85f) at all times. Facility corrected during inspection and water registered at 101.2f. Critical citation issued 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the shelves below the sinks to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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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 along wall bases and under and around equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Nov 23, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* 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 AND 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: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON FAN COVERS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 12, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF PREP SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS.
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Aug 15, 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 CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE PREP COOLER (NEXT TO PREP SINK).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR/WALL (CORNER) BASEBOARD IN POOR REPAIR NEXT TO ICE MACHINE . MUST FIX TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Nov 7, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN CABINETS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MILK REACH IN PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
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Nov 1, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves and cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitze.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Sink stopers not provided at three compartment sink. Instructed to provided sinks stoppers for wash and santizing compartments.
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Dec 21, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. GREASE TRAP UNDER 1COMPARTMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS 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 ICE MACHINE TUBE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES 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. DAMAGED BASEWALL NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE FIXED/REPLACED
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks (T3/Baggage Claim) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks (T3/Baggage Claim) on file is from Jun 28, 2019. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks (T3/Baggage Claim)?

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

Has Starbucks (T3/Baggage Claim)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbucks (T3/Baggage Claim) have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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