Starbucks Coffee #2370
Last inspected: Jun 10, 2025
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The health department has logged 20 inspections at Starbucks Coffee #2370, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jun 10, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 10, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMENDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE PUT THE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE FOOD STORED AT THE SAME REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH CUSTOMER FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE THEIR FOOD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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Mar 18, 2024
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORED PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA I-DOOR MILK COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FRONT PREP AREA PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 1, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON PREMISES IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION#2576582 ON 05/31/2023. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA I-DOOR MILK COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FRONT PREP AREA PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORED PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
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Oct 6, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 31, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2457054 DATED 11/25/2020. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE NON-SERVICE DOG JUMPING NEAR GRAB-AND-GO COUNTER. DID NOT OBSERVE EMPLOYEES NEAR BY ADDRESS CUSTOMER. MANAGER ON SITE ADDRESSED CUSTOMER AND CONFIRMED IT WAS NOT A SERVICE ANIMAL AND CUSTOMER LEFT THE PREMISES. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL NON-SERVICE ANIMALS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DOGS, IS NOT ON SITE. PRIORTY FOUNDATION 7-40-060 CITATION ISSUED.
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Nov 25, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE. MUST PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Dec 8, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS DIRTY UNDER DISH MACHINE,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRY STOAGE NEXT TO OFFICE DESK.INSTRCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT THESE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING PANEL STAINED ADJACENT TO ICE MACHINE AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO REPLACE CEILING PANEL AT AREA MENTIONED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SLEEVE OR SANITZING SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP.
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Aug 31, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 29, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REACH IN COOLER AT THE CHECK OUT COUNTER TO BE HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 68 DEGREES WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING FACILITIES AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED IN THE OPEN FACE COOLER AT THE CHECK OUT LINE: YOGURT, 67 DEGREES 3 LBS/$32; BEEF WRAP, 68 DEGREES, 2.5 LBS/$35; VARIOUS DELI MEAT SANDWICHES, 68 DEGREES, 8 LBS/$80; EGGS, 68 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$36. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THESE PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Aug 28, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN WITH COFFEE SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAITNAIN ALL INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AND VENT. ALL CEILING TILES MUST BE CLEANED OR REPLACED AND VENT MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Jul 28, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 21, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER(X3). ONE WITH LID WIDE OPEN AND OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. THE OTHER TWO DUMPSTER WITH NO LIDS AT ALL AND WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE TOO. DUMPSTER ARE NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER THAT ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID MUST BE CLOSED ALL THE TIMES WITHOUT OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. AND DUMPSTER MUST HAVE A TIGHT FITTING LID AND MUST BE RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA/DISHWASHING AND FRONT SERVING AREA, ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER,UNDER ALL THE DRY STORAGE SHEVINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE ICE MAKER CLOSE TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 23, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER AT FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE
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Jul 5, 2011
Recent Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM #525350 ON 6-20-11.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 6-20-11 #525350.
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Jun 29, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525345.
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525345.
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Jun 20, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//OBSERVE FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF DOOR HAS 1/4"-1" GAP BETWEEN FRONT DOORS.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.//NO PERSON ON PREMISES WITH A CITY FOOD SANITATION AT THIS TIME OF OPERATION POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
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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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS DRY STORAGE NEED CLEANING
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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.//FLOORS UNDER & AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING.
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Jan 24, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 7/22/10 WAS NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS. THE SUMMARY REPORT WAS FOUND IN THE FILE CABINET IN THE OFFICE AREA. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A NEW COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT WHERE IT IS VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Oct 27, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 22, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 21, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES MAKING DRINKS,SERVING CUSTOMERS AND HANDLING OFFICE RELATED TASKS WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING HANDS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ANY SINKS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO CLEAN COUNTER TOPS UNDER ALL TABLE TOP EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. CLEAN SINK IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS BEHIND DISH MACHINE,UNDER 3 COMP SINK,BEHIND GARBAGE CAN AND UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND REMOVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN DINING AREAS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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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. MUST REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS IN MENS WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE DUST AND DEAD INSECTS. ALSO, LIGHT FIXTURE IN WOMENS WASHROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR AND IS HANGING BY A WIRE. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE,DISH WASHING,EMPLOYEE BREAK AND OFFICE AREAS. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND DISCARD EMPLOYEE LUNCH AND BREAK WASTE. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS IN FRONT DINING AREA AND STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Starbucks Coffee #2370 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee #2370 on file is from Jun 10, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee #2370?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee #2370.
Has Starbucks Coffee #2370's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Starbucks Coffee #2370 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Starbucks Coffee #2370 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 #2370 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks Coffee #2370 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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