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Starbucks Coffee #11048

600 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Starbucks Coffee #11048 13 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 9, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

13
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 22, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 25, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Oct 27, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed no valid certified food manager on duty or posted, while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (swiss cheese, egg and bacon sandwich,seared steak wraps, etc)must be on site and post certificate at all times. (serious 7-38-012)
21
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizing buckets resting on floor at front counter area. Instructed site to elevate items at least 6 inches off the floor at all times. Must maintain.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Observed idph food handler requirement not met. 3 of 5 food handlers did not meet food handler requirements. Informed manager that all food handlers must meet food handler requirements within 30 days of employment or obtain food service manager certification. Instructed manager to meet food handler requirements. Maintain at all times.
45
86
Oct 16, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed counters in rear area near warming station heavily soiled. Must clean and sanitize. Must keep area clean and dry. Must maintain same.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must install back flow prevention devices on all equipment connected to city water source. Must maintain same.
38
90
Sep 29, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
33
95
Aug 29, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT.
34
95
Aug 30, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HAM AND EGG SANDWICH ARE HANDLED BY STAFF.MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED H000078849 11
21
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT MAIN COFFEE SERVICE LINE.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 1COMP SINK AT COFFEE LINE.
38
86
Jun 21, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. Following need cleaning: pipes under sinks, gaskets & some shelves of small coolers, due to food stains.
33
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 fix faucet knob at dipper well (should have continuos flow) -or cap, if not using.
38
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee #11048 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee #11048 on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee #11048?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee #11048.

Has Starbucks Coffee #11048's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbucks Coffee #11048 have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Starbucks Coffee #11048 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 Coffee #11048 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks Coffee #11048 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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