Starbucks Coffee #2428

6738 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2023
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Starbucks Coffee #2428 has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Starbucks Coffee #2428 was last inspected on Oct 30, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 30, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Starbucks Coffee #2428 is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 30, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR WALL JUNCTURE NOT COVED AND SEALED ACCROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON WEST WALL. SEAL FLOOR TO PREVENT STANDING WATER. OBSERVED ALL FLOORS IN REAR PREP NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. MAINTAIN.
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Nov 18, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WET WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON TOP OF FRONT REACH IN COOLER CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHES MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS FOUND UNDER FRONT STATION EQUIPMENT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT WERE FOUND IN THE BASEMENT. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: BOXES OF FOOD AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES WERE FOUND STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND OFFICE AREA. ITEMS MUST BE PLACED 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Jul 22, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 17, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: BROKEN WRAPS WITH EXPOSED INSULATION IN BASEMENT DRY GOODS STORAGE,REPLACE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF OF SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AT NORTH FRONT COUNTER AREA.REPLACE
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Jun 14, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CABINET DOOR TO THE LEFT OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN DIRT, DEBRIS AND WATER FROM HOT WATER HEATER ON FLOOR. FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED AND DRY AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT LEAKING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMEOMTER IN 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS AND BAGS IN BASEMENT UNDER WASTE WATER PIPE. ITEMS WERE MOVED DURING INSPECTION AND NO FOOD RELATED ITEMS CAN BE STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES.
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May 10, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED COUNTER CABINET UNDER EXPRESSO MACHINE WITH COFFEE IN THE CABINET. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CABINETS MANAGEMENT COMPLIED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT,PAPER,ECT ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM LIGHTS AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BACKROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. NOTED DUTYCEILING VENT AT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH CLOTHES NOT PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE COUNTER AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO STORE WIPING CLOTHES. ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SLEEVE OR SANITIZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP.
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Apr 28, 2016
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 FLOOR IN THE CUSTOMER SITTING AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRI FROM ALL CORNER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT AREA. FOUND VARIOUS BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. ALSO FOUND BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST ALSO ELEVATE ABOVE STATED BOXES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 1, 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: WATER ON FLOOR BY THE REAR STORAGE,KEEP FLOOR DRY.SOME DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT AT REAR AREA BY THE DISH ROOM NOT SHIELD,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 19, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.(MUST STORE INVERTED/SHELVES)
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT BASEMENT STORAGE. ALSO, FOUND LIGHT FIXTURE NOT SHIELDED. LASTLY, FOUND POOR LIGHTING CONDITIONS AT BASEMENT STORAGE.
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Oct 25, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 15, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 8, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. TURNED OFF UNIT. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE ICE, BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE,KEEP INVOICE. ONCE THE ICE MACHINE IS WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED, FAX A LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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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 EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES,FRONT AREA:UNDER SHELVES AND BEHIND PIPE,EAST SIDE OF THE COUNTER;REAR AREA BETWEEN THE ELECTRICAL HOT WATER TANK AND DISH MACHINE,UNDER NORTH SHELF BY THE DESK,UNDER THE DESK AND ON TOP WHITE ELECTRICAL BOX; BEHIND THE DOOR OF STAIRS THAT GOES DOWN TO BASEMENT. BASEMENT AREA NORTH-WEST SIDE WALL. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, OBSERVED OPENINGS ON CEILING ABOVE THE STAIRS THAT GOES DOWN TO BASEMENT,SEAL OPENED WALL IN BASEMENT AREA,NORTH SIDE. TWENTY FIVE OR MORE DROPPINGS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN DEBRIS BEHIND THE ELECTRICAL HOT WATER TANK. SEAL EAST BASEBOARD WALL AT SAID AREA.KEEP FLOOR DRY BETWEEN THE DISH MACHINE AND ELECTRICAL HOT WATER TANK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: RELINE TO FRAME LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH ROOM AREA.REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.
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Oct 13, 2010
Complaint
6 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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRONT SERVICE UNITS AND CABINETS, MILK FROTHER, REFRIGERATION UNITS ETC THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DETAIL CLEANED.
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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 FLOORS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEXT TO MILK STATION AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME.
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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. NOTED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON BASEMENT SOUTH WALL (UNPAINTED DRYWALL) AND ON WALL BY STAIRS TO BASEMENT (ALSO UNPAINTED DRYWALL). ALSO NOTED MOLD LIKE ODOR IN SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE BLACK SUBSTANCE REMOVED OR REPLACE WALL. ALL WALLS MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED. FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS HERE AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. INADEQUATE SHELIVING. MUST PROVIDE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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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 PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN DUST FROM VENT COVERS IN WASHROOM AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. REPLACE MISSING SEWER CAP, REPAIR BROKEN CEMENT AROUND SEWER OUTSIDE REAR DOOR IN CO0MMON AREA.
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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. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA AROUND REAR DOOR AND IN BASEMENT. REMOVE CARPET NEXT TO DUMPSTER OUTSIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee #2428 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee #2428 on file is from Oct 30, 2023. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee #2428?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee #2428.

Has Starbucks Coffee #2428's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Starbucks Coffee #2428 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Starbucks Coffee #2428 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.