Starbucks Coffee #2397

4600 N Magnolia Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 13, 2015

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Starbucks Coffee #2397 stretching back to 2012. The most recent report on file is from Jul 13, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Starbucks Coffee #2397's record stops at Jul 13, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 13, 2015

Complaint

1 minor violation.

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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION (50-100PPM CHLORINE) IN BETWEEN WIPING DOWN THE PREP AREAS.

May 5, 2015

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER THE CABINET AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND ALSO UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: FOUND DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE COFFEE PREP AREA ON THE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FUTURE BACKUPS.

Sep 12, 2014

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVER AT EAST SIDE OF FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER UNDER THE VENT COVER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: DUST ON FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS AND ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT FRONT LIGHT ABOVE PREP TABLE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

Dec 2, 2013

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TILES IN WASHROOM.

Jun 6, 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 EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON AROUND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP. ALSO MUST SEAL ALL SMALL CRACKS ON FLOOR AROUND SAME.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee #2397 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee #2397 on file is from Jul 13, 2015. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee #2397?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee #2397.

Has Starbucks Coffee #2397's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Starbucks Coffee #2397 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Starbucks Coffee #2397 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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