Starbucks Coffee #13522

3232 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2024
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show 12 inspections at Starbucks Coffee #13522 stretching back to 2012. The most recent visit was on Dec 30, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Starbucks Coffee #13522 is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 30, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 23, 2024
Complaint
4 major violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR TEST STRIPS/STICKERS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.(HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WITH GAUGE READING FINAL RINSE AT 181F).INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SURFACE TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING SURFACE THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.(SEE COMMENTS).
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (12/19/2023) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO INFORM AND PROVIDE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF HEALTH POLICY WITH EMPLOYEE'S SIGNATURES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR VALID DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 19, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET IN LEFT HAND TOILET ROOM NOT FLUSHING ADEQUATELY. TOILET MUST BE FLUSHED MULTIPLE TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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May 28, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 12-2019. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B),NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOSE ON OUTSIDE WALL BY SIDE EXIT DOOR TO BE ATTACHED TO FAUCET WITHOUT BACKFLOW PREVENTION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS BY MOP SINK AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY BEHIND ICE MAKER
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Dec 9, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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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Nov 25, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING APPROX:3"INCH GAPS ALL ACROSS THE CENTERS OF LIDS OF MENTIONED DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LIDS, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN WASH ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTERS COFFEE PREPARATION AREA EXCESSIVE COFFEE BEAN DEBRIS SPILLAGE SHOWED MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jun 26, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OPENING/ENTRYWAY(FROM THE CUSTOMER AREA)TO THE FRONT "COFFEE PREPARATION " AREA HAS NO BARRIER/PROTECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER/PROTECTION TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Jun 19, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED,WITH EXCESSIVE OVERFLOW OF CARBOARD BOXES LIDS TO DUMPSTER NOT COVERED.INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER COVERED AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE IT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OPENING/ENTRYWAY(FROM THE CUSTOMER AREA)TO THE FRONT "COFFEE PREPARATION " AREA HAS NO BARRIER/PROTECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER/PROTECTION TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING AT REAR DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AT SAID EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 8, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE MILK COOLERS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 13, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COUNTERS AND STORAGE CABINETS UNDER COUNTER 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 IN PREP AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND DRAINS DAILY.
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Jul 23, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP COUNTER 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 EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS INSIDE ALL COVERS.
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Oct 16, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE OF THE DRAWER AND CABINETS UNDER THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee #13522 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee #13522 on file is from Dec 30, 2024. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee #13522?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee #13522.

Has Starbucks Coffee #13522's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbucks Coffee #13522 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Starbucks Coffee #13522 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 #13522 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks Coffee #13522 is inspected roughly once per year on average.