Starbucks Coffee #2492
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2024
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Score
Starbucks Coffee #2492 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2011. The most recent report on file is from Nov 5, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Starbucks Coffee #2492 trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Nov 5, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND HANDLED (RAW BEEF, EGGS, TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FOODS) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO VERIFIABLE CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE 1-DOOR REACH-IN SANDWICH COOLER (NEAR OVENS AT END OF COFFEE BAR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRYING MOP STORED WITH USED MOP HEAD AGAINST WALL NEAR THE UTILITY SINK IN THE WATER HEATER CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE MOP AND STORE WITH MOP HEAD IN SUCH A WAY THAT DOES NOT CONTAMINATE CLEAN FLOORS, WALLS, OR OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 30, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Dec 8, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE.
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Jun 29, 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/rust shall be repaired/replaced.
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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. Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under 3 compartment sink and under storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Nov 2, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARIES POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-010(B)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AT THE INNER CORNERS OFFICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.....NOTED COFFEE SPILLS ON COUNTER TOPS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT AND REAR AREAS. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT THE PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY VENTS AT THE FRONT DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 28, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CAPPUCCCINO, LATTE,AND ESPRESSO COFFEE WITH MILK, HOT CHOCOLATE WITH MILK, SMOOTHIES WITH MILK ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AREA PREPARED AND SERVED AND MUST POST CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Sep 8, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH FOCUS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Dec 18, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CAPPUCCCINO,LATTE,AND ESPRESSO,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED GENERAL CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA
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Dec 22, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR LOOSE DOOR HANDLE AT MEN'S RESTROOM.
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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 CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS ON PREMISES, COFFEE COUNTERS, AND ALL CABINET SHELVING.
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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 CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS. MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Starbucks Coffee #2492 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee #2492 on file is from Nov 5, 2024. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee #2492?
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 #2492.
Has Starbucks Coffee #2492's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbucks Coffee #2492 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 #2492 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Starbucks Coffee #2492 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks Coffee #2492 is inspected about once every two years on average.
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