Starbucks Coffee #2515

2275 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2019
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Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Starbucks Coffee #2515 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Mar 18, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Starbucks Coffee #2515 dates to Mar 18, 2019.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited four times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Starbucks Coffee #2515 trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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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
Mar 18, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REMOVE SANITIZING TOWEL FROM BUCKET LOCATED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH BACK BAR STATION, THEN SAID FOOD HANDLER WIPED DOWN FRONT COUNTER BARISTA STATION WITH SAID SANITIZING TOWEL, THEN FOOD HANDLER RETURNED SANITIZING TOWEL BACK TO BUCKET, THEN SAID FOOD HANDLER MOVED BACK TO FRONT BARISTA STATION AND BEGAN HANDLING BEVERAGE CONTAINERS/FOOD EQUIPMENT AND PREPARING COFFEE/BEVERAGE ORDERS FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION. FOOD HANDLER FAILED TO WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATED THE HANDS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE THE HANDS AND BEFORE PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD, EQUIPMENT, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT HANDS ARE WASHED AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE THE HANDS AND BEFORE PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD, EQUIPMENT, ETC. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STOPPERS AT SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY AND OBTAIN. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 16, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLE OFF DOOR OF ICE COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. ALSO, ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE INSIDE 2-DOOR TRUE REFRIGERATOR IN REAR, AND FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. ALSO, REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DETACHED WALL BASE IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE/ORGANIZE CLUTTER AROUND SIDE EXIT DOOR, AND AROUND THE DESK IN THE REAR. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 25, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 27, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SMOOTHIES, SAUSAGE SAND,HAM AND CHEESE SAND,ETC. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012, WHITNEY COMSTOCK ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:57PM DURING INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RE ADJUST THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR THRESHOLD AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING 3 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 2, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT NON FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING OUTSIDE WASHROOMS HALLWAY IN POOR REPAIR WITH BIG OPENING. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK SLOWLY DRAINING MUST FIX.
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Aug 30, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 29, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL WATER RESERVOIR WITH BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO ICE. ALSO IN LOWER BIN ICE STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND DISCARD ALL ICE.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. BOTH WASHROOMS IN FACILITY BROKEN/OUT OF ORDER. UNABLE TO FLUSH EITHER TOILET. EMPLOYEE STATES THEY ARE USING THE WASHROOMS ACROSS THE STREET AT ANOTHER RESTAURANT.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL NOT CLEAN WITH OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MUST CLEAN/REMOVE.
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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.ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT REAR MUST BE STORED ELEVATED INCLUDING HOSE AND FLOOR UNDER HOSE MUST CLEAN.
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May 28, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 20, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND BOTH (2) OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF GARBAGE, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE AND PAPER CUPS, CARDBOARD AND OTHER DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINERS AS WELL AS OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM GROUND, REMOVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE.
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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. HOLE IN WALL AND BASEBOARD PEELING FROM WALL NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
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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. LEAK FROM DISH MACHINE WITH POOLING WATER ONTO FLOOR, MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE FOR BREAKFAST SANDWICH COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee #2515 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee #2515 on file is from Mar 18, 2019. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee #2515?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee #2515.

Has Starbucks Coffee #2515's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbucks Coffee #2515 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 #2515 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.