Starbucks Coffee #2479

5400 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2019
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Starbucks Coffee #2479 stretching back to 2010. On Apr 15, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Starbucks Coffee #2479 since Apr 15, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

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

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Starbucks Coffee #2479's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT NUMBER 2015302 DATED 5/9/17 NOT POSTED/DISPLAYED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED/DISPLAYED FOR THE CUSTOMER TO VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(b)CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED,LOCATE, AND MAINTAINED.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAPS/HOLE AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUITS IN THE REAR AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE PREP AREA, T0 PREVENT EMPLOYEES FRIENDS AND CHILDREN ENTERING THE PREP AREA AND PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS IN THE PREP AREA.
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May 9, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint in prep areas, shall be repaired/replaced, front counter shelving/racks that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/replaced. Must provide/ barrier/sneeze guard by cold water sink and ice bin area to protect area from public contamination.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in front and rear prep areas that damaged/broken floor tiles, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors in front prep area counter not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage area and by hot water heater not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint, missing ceiling tiles in front, rear prep areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling in bsmt storage room had peeling paint/plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Nov 12, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE CABINETS, SHELVES, SINKS AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS FOR NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE, INC ORNERS AND SUPPLIES NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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90
Nov 6, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN MIDDLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT, WATER COMING UP FROM AIR GAP FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRAINLINE AND GREASE TRAP TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF DRAIN WATER SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE CABINETS, SHELVES, SINKS AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS FOR NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE, INC ORNERS AND SUPPLIES NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Jan 30, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE MOLD BUILD-UP ABOVE WALL COVING BEHIND DOOR AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AREA.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENING AT WALL NEXT TO THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK.
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Jan 8, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 31, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWED, UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS OF DUMPSTERS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DUMPSTER CONTAINERS MUST BE ABLE TO CLOSE TIGHT FITTED TO HELP PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. OVERFLOWED GARBAGE MUST BE REMOVED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (01/07/13).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE CABINET OF 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jul 22, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
32
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Jul 15, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: Found /observed no inspection summary report posted, visible to customers or on premises from inspection report #250578, dated 6/04/2010, at time of inspection on 7/15/2011.Citation issued #H000071348, with a Court date of 8/18/2011, at 400 W superior in room # 112 at 9:00 AM.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Found /observed previous minor violations (#33,#34, #35)not complied with, from inspection report #250576, dated 6/04/2010. at time of inspection on 7/14/2011. list of minor violations not in compliance from previous inspection report are as follows: #33, storage shelves dry goods not cleaned.Instructed to detail clean and sanitized. #34, Floor in corner and along wallbase in basement not maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor and reseal floor in storage area. #35, Wall in basement not maintained or sealed. Instructed to repair wall to prevent water seepage. Ceiling in basement storage room not maintained. Instructed to seal hole in ceiling and repair.(all of these previous violation must be corrected by 7/22/2011. Citation issued #H000071348, with a court date of 8/18/2011, at 400 W Superior in room # 112 at 9:00 AM.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair/replaced, peeling paint in front counter cabinet, shall be repair/sealed.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine not clean, need cleaning, rear storage shelving, and racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), Bsmt storage shelving, racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, storage shelving, and dish machine areas,bar area in 1st floor need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Peeling paint/plaster in front prep/counter areas shall be repair/sealed, cove moulding in rear storage areas shall be repair. Walls that had mold/mildew in bsmt storage areas shall be repair/replaced, and sealed. Ceiling in bsmt, bsmt storage areas that had large hiles, gaps, peeling paint shall be repair/sealed.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Broken light shield in rear kitche area shall be provide, missing light shields in bsmt storage areas, shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, prep area, and bathrooms not clean need cleaning.
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Jun 4, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Sinks and storage shelves dry goods not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in corner and along wallbase in basement not maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor and reseal floor in storage area.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall in basement not maintained or sealed. Instructed to repair wall to prevent water seepage. Ceiling in basement storage room not miantained. Instructed to seal hole in ceiling and repaint.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee #2479 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee #2479 on file is from Apr 15, 2019. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee #2479?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee #2479.

Has Starbucks Coffee #2479's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbucks Coffee #2479 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Starbucks Coffee #2479 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.