Starbucks Coffee #2373

257 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2024
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Starbucks Coffee #2373 has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 8, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 26, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS INSIDE LEMONADE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/TRASH UNDER 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES AND BINS STORED ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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May 25, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: FOUND SINGLE SERVICE PLASTIC LIDS STORED NEXT TO DUMP SINK. MUST RELOCATE AND STORE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT EXPOSED TO SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE RIGHT SIDE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. WATER IS AT 90 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120 F.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BACK DISH AREA AND THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 19, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, MILK) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE COUNTER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Nov 14, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS AND THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR ICE SCOOPS ON THE LINE USED TO DISPENSE ICE TO REMOVE COFFEE SPLATTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND CLUTTER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPTY BOXES AND CLUTTER ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD CLUTTER AND RE-ORGANIZE THE AREA AROUND THE ICE MACHINE.
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Nov 18, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. NOTED NO HOT WATER AT SINKS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST RESTORE HOT WATER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN COUNTER TOPS AND PASTRY DISPLAY CASE AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
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Nov 27, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 20, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY CUSTOMERS. NO SNEEZEGUARDS ARE SET UP AROUND THE COFFEE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY CUSTOMERS. COFFEE EQUIPMENT AND DRINK INGREDIENTS (SYRUPS, SPICES AND POWDERS, ETC) ARE NOT PROTECTED FROM CUSTOMER ACCESS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SNEEZEGUARDS AROUND THE AREAS THAT CUSTOMERS HAVE IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND EQUIPMENT. APPROXIMATELY 12 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Jul 27, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CABINETS UNDER FRONT SINKS MUST BE FREE OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES & KEPT CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE KEPT DRY & AREAS UNDER SINKS MUST BE FREE OF SPILLS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CAULKING AROUND THE REAR HANDSINK IS BROKEN & A COVING ABOVE THE F.R.P. SEAMS ABOVE THE MOP SINK IS MISSING-MUST PROVIDE & MAINTAIN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Sep 10, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 20, 2010
Consultation
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee #2373 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee #2373 on file is from Oct 8, 2024. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee #2373?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee #2373.

Has Starbucks Coffee #2373's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbucks Coffee #2373 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Starbucks Coffee #2373 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 #2373 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks Coffee #2373 is inspected about once every two years on average.