Starbucks Coffee #20797

3640 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Starbucks Coffee #20797 stretching back to 2014. On Dec 16, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited two times.

Starbucks Coffee #20797 scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED COFFEE BEANS, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORD THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.----ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 30, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

Dec 8, 2020

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC FROM 9-5-17 REPORT #2081519. INSTRUCTED THE SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE SEVERAL ONE DOOR COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA, UNDER SINKS AND AROUND FLOOR DRAINS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Sep 5, 2017

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT COVER NOT TIGHT FITTED ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST MAKE SAID CEILING LIGHT COVER TIGHT FITTED.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: WOMENS WASHROOM HAND WASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 5, 2016

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE PANEL TO REMOVE SLIGHT WHITE BUILD-UP.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE. ALOS MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA. DURING INSPECTION ONLY FOUND ONE SINK STOPPER.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: IN THE REAR AREA OF THE STORE ACROSS FROM THE OFFICE/COMPUTER SPACE STATION FOUND VARIOUS PERSONAL SCHOOL BAGS AND BACKPACKS ON THE FLOOR. ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Sep 12, 2014

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee #20797 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee #20797 on file is from Dec 16, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee #20797?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee #20797.

Has Starbucks Coffee #20797's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbucks Coffee #20797 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Starbucks Coffee #20797 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 #20797 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks Coffee #20797 is inspected about once every two years on average.

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