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Starbucks Coffee #225

40 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 18, 2024
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2011, Starbucks Coffee #225 has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 18, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Starbucks Coffee #225 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 12, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF A VARIETY OF MILK ( OAT MILK, 2% MILK, WHOLE MILK, SKIM MILK). FOUND MILK AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 61F - 47F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. MUST MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROX 10 GALLONS OF MILK LOCATED IN MULTIPLE REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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82
Nov 22, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 22, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/observed live fruit flies 20 (gnats)in rear kitchen areas by 3 compartment sink. and by front counter areas(10 ). Citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.
18
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: Found/observed no inspection summary report posted on premises and visible to customers, Inspection summary was kept in back office inside a folder, mgmt. was advised that the inspection summary report must be posted and visible to all customers, per city code. Citation issued 7-42-010(B)Serious citation.
28
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cabinet door that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be replaced/repaired. Caulk around front exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning, cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), front counter cabinet shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear storage shelving in rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, coolers in front counter areas had excess dirt, build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/ missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen areas, shall be replaced/repaired.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink faucet in rear kitchen area, leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
38
70
May 26, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DRAWER FRONT LOCATED AT THE ICE TEA AREA.
32
95
Oct 7, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: dust build up on pipes above dish machine.
33
95
Oct 31, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT THE COFFEE SERVICE LINE AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK TO PREVENT LEAKS.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST TEMPERAUTE VALVE AT 2 OF 3 HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE STAFF LADIES RESTROOM.
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86
Mar 9, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee #225 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee #225 on file is from Oct 18, 2024. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee #225?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee #225.

Has Starbucks Coffee #225's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbucks Coffee #225 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 #225 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 #225 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks Coffee #225 is inspected about once every two years on average.

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