Starbucks (T3 H6)
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Starbucks (T3 H6) 15 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Aug 20, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“Proper cooling methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Starbucks (T3 H6) on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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May 31, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Mar 1, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULKING INSIDE THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AT THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE HAND SINK LOCATED AT REAR PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TOP REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 30, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD (MILK) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 59.0F). INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING DAIRY PRODUCTS: WHOLE MILK AT 55.7F, 2% MILK AT 55.2F, HALF AND HALF AT 56.2F, HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM AT 57.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $60.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 50 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH-IN COOLER WITH TCS FOODS (MILK) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 59.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE (CORRECTED ON SITE). AIR TEMPERATURE NOW AT 39.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED WALL UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Jun 25, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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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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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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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 ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND CABINETS AND COUNTERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NONFOOD) ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Apr 10, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH RINSE SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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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 UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (08-21-2017) POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
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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 SURFACES OF DISPLAY COOLER WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Aug 21, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor along the window to have dirt and coffee grounds accumulated. Instructed facility to 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: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the walls of facility. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Oct 21, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 14, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Observed employees washing pitchers with soap and water, rinsing, and then not sanitizing and no sanitizing solution was provided in a filled compartment of the three compartment sink. Instructed facility that all dishwashing in a three compartment sink must be done with compartments filled with water and one compartment with soap and another with appropriate sanitizing solution at the proper concentration level. Facility complied during inspection. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Observed 25 fruit flies at facility-on walls and cabinets behind three compartment sink, handsink, and coffee urns/tea storage. 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 equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the basin of the exposed handsink to be stained a dark color. 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, debris, and coffee grounds and beans on floors throughout. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the sink stoppers for the three compartment sink to not be correct/not fit drains correctly. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain correct stoppers. Observed the one compartment sink for rinsing to have a leak at the hose attached to the faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Nov 5, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES, REACH-IN GASKETS AND DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES 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 UNDER AND BETWEEN EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Aug 13, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BETWEEN EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Aug 8, 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 DETAIN CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PASTRY/DISPLAY CASE WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Nov 7, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS IN FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL GAPS/HOLES IN FLOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MILK PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
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Jul 14, 2011
Routine
3 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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WATER FILTER CABINET
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR COOLER,EXTERIOR COFFEE GRINDER
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND TEA CONTAINERS,CEILING REAR AND ABOVE COOLER,ABOVE COFEE GRINDER; MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR WINDOW SILLS,BLINDS AND PIPE CONNECTION
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Jun 25, 2010
Routine
3 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. EXTERIOR SIDE AND BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; INTERIOR PREP COOLERS 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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINETS FOR COFFEE AND OTHER SUPPLIES;MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AIR FAN IN PREP COOLER.
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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. WALLS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPAINTED;WALLS BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;DUST ACCUMULATION IN ALL CEILING VENTS MUST BE REMOVED,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;CEILING THRUOUT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Starbucks (T3 H6) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Starbucks (T3 H6) on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Starbucks (T3 H6)?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Starbucks (T3 H6).
Has Starbucks (T3 H6)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Starbucks (T3 H6) have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Starbucks (T3 H6) 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 (T3 H6) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks (T3 H6) is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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