Starbucks Coffee #229

222 W Merchandise Mart Plz, Chicago, IL 60654
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 24, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Starbucks Coffee #229 has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 24, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Across the inspection history, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Starbucks Coffee #229's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 24, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
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90
Dec 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 78.6-89.2F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM(SINK #4) AND IN EMPLOYEE MEN'S WASHROOM(SINKS #2 AND #3). INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP ALONG BASE OF WALL AND FLOOR TO THE RIGHT OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 12/13/2024. OBSERVED BASE OF WALL AND FLOOR TO RIGHT OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CLEANED.
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Jul 10, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DMAGAGED GASKET ON THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Dec 20, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO HEAT TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 24, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found small amounts of slim mold like substance in upper compartment of ice machine, in rear dry storage area. Instructed manager to defrost, clean, sanitize and maintain, at all times.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed stained ceiling tile in rear prep area, above the ice machine. Instructed manager to replace and maintain at all times.
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Sep 1, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Nov 27, 2015
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 AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 24, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED COFFEE BEAN SPILLS ON COUNTER TOP S AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 22, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 21, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA (WHERE THE DISHMACHINE & 3-COMP. SINK IS LOCATED AT), MUST PROVIDE. THE LEAK ABOVE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTOR WATER LINE (BY THE DISHMACHINE) MUST BE FIXED.
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Jun 21, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Observed food debris inside prep area cabinets/shelves. Must clean and sanitize all unclean cabinets/shelves.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Observed burned out ceiling light bulbs above rear storage area. Must provide and install working light bulbs.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee #229 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee #229 on file is from Jan 24, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee #229?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee #229.

Has Starbucks Coffee #229's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbucks Coffee #229 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 #229 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 #229 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks Coffee #229 is inspected roughly once per year on average.