Starbucks Coffee #13439

4830 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60630
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Starbucks Coffee #13439 appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up five times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 3, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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Nov 16, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 16, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS.
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Jan 23, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLER ACROSS THE ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Jan 14, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES POSTED.INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) (MILK ETC.) IS HANDLED, PREPARED AND/OR SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED. -
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2303736 DATED:07/26/2019 48 4-301.12: **C** Manual Warewashing, Sink Compartment Requirements INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA. - Oct 26, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 1/21/2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLER ACROSS THE ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED SPILLAGE NOTED ON/UNDER EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT COFFEE PREPARATION AREA AND REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED FOR DETAIL CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 26, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (MILK, CREAM ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE IN REAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS/BROOM) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
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Jul 24, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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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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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL EXPOSED BRICKS AT FRONT PREP AREA SO THAT THEY ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 17, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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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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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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE ENCLOSED GARBAGE DUMPSTER STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED;OBSERVED WASTE DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE LITTER ON GROUND IN THE SPACE AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER;NOT COVERED.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OUTSIDE ENCLOSED GARBAGE DUMPSTER STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTERS COVERED AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(b),CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL EXPOSED BRICKS AT FRONT PREP AREA SO THAT THEY ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 8, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 1, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Food (Ice) not protected during storage inside of the ice machine.Observed black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice machine (ice used for human consumption).Management instructed to turn off machine,remove ice and have the interiors of ice machine cleaned and sanitized and maintained. Serious violation 7-38-005(A).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Remove dusts accumulations at ceiling and wall areas near the hand-off area and maintain.
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Sep 15, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT RESTROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS, BROOMS, AND SQUEEGEES NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE PROPERLY.
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Aug 8, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS ON THE SOUTHSDIE OF THE STORE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 4 LIGHT BULB LIGHTSHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS AT THE 3DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR AREA.
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Jul 31, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDERNEATH COOLERS WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: (2) LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAP INSIDE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB.
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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.--------MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR (CORNER) STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Mar 8, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged ceiling tile in rear storage area shall be replaced, walls behind storage shelving need cleaning. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaus vents(ventilation)in coolers not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving/racks, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), also storage cabinet shelving in front counter need detailed cleaning. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear storage areas under shelving/racks need detailed cleaning(corners0, floors by wter filter area not clean needs detailed cleaning(corners). The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Feb 10, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 3, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: SOAP DISPENSER IN MEN'S WASHROOM BROKEN, NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AMD ALL CORNER UNDER THE WATER TANK AND ALSO FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA BY THE OFFICE UNDER THE SHELVINGS AND ALONG THE WALL BASE, FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES BY THE SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee #13439 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee #13439 on file is from Feb 3, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee #13439?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee #13439.

Has Starbucks Coffee #13439's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Starbucks Coffee #13439 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Starbucks Coffee #13439 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 #13439 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks Coffee #13439 is inspected roughly once per year on average.