Starbucks Coffee #227
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
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Public records show 14 inspections at Starbucks Coffee #227 stretching back to 2010. On Sep 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 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
Sep 18, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 28, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 31, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT SINGLE SERVICE AND DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA TO BE HEAVILY DAMAGED AND WATER STAINED IN CENTER OF STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING SECTION AND MAINTAIN FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE BASEMENT ON RIGHT SIDE WHEN YOU WALK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES.
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Jun 25, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 18, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON PREMISES FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COFFEE/LIQUID SPILLS ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN/KEEP DRY BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Nov 8, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND PREPACKAGED FOOD AND DRY GOODS STORED UNDER CEILING/WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE. ALSO, WALLS NOT FINISHED(EXPOSED BRICK)AT 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREAS AND RESTROOM BEHIND SINK. MUST FINISH/SEAL WALLS CEILING WHERE MENTIONED. ALSO, BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS MUST HAVE WALLS AND CEILING SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Oct 24, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 7, 2016
Routine
3 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 UNDER EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREPARATIOIN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL HOLES IN WALLS AT RESTROOM ABOVE SINK. MUST SEAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RESTROOM EXHAUST OUT OF ORDER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Jun 12, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DAMAGED CEILING TILE BY THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 30, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: PREMISES OPERATING WITHOUT A CITYOF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS SMOOTHIES SHAKES ICE TEAS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIORS OF FRONT COUNTERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEXT TO ICE MACHINE DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 26, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIORS OF FRONT COUNTERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEXT TO ICE MACHINE DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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May 22, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLBASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE PREP AREA IN FIRST FLOOR AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Nov 26, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIORS OF FRONT CABINETS IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES ABOVE ELECTRICAL BOX IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Nov 17, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE SPILL ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SPIDERWEBS BETWEEN THE FLOOR BEAMS IN THE BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Starbucks Coffee #227 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee #227 on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee #227?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee #227.
Has Starbucks Coffee #227's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbucks Coffee #227 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Starbucks Coffee #227 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 #227 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks Coffee #227 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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