Starbucks Coffee #2527

1001 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2021
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Score
Low Risk

Starbucks Coffee #2527 has been inspected 12 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Sep 29, 2021. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Starbucks Coffee #2527's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 29, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up five times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 29, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED COFFEE SPILLAGE ON COUNTER SURFACE AREA AND ON EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ITEMS BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Jul 25, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 28, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4.601.11(E)(4) MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE, SURFACE A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4.501.11(A) MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER FOR 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4.601.11(C) MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.501.12(C) MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP/STORAGE, AND FROM BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Nov 16, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL GAP UNDER WINDOW SILL IN DINING AREA.
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Nov 9, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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 APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DINING AREA,PREP REAR AREA AND HALLWAY OF TOILETROOMS.ALSO BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/9/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM SOME LOWER CABINETS AT SERVICE COUNTER ,WINDOW SILLS,LIGHT FIXTURE CORDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS,CEILING TILES AND RAILINGS,SPIDER WEBS FROM WINDOWS.MUST SEAL GAP UNDER WINDOW SILL IN DINING AREA.
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Apr 25, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOAM BEING USED AROUND WALLBASE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO USE PROPER MATERIAL TO SEAL GAPS, HOLES, SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Apr 14, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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: LIVE SMALL FLIES (0VER 30) NOTED ON WALLS IN REAR BY DISHMACHINE AREA, REAR DOOR AND IN DISPLAY CASE. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANTIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED, CRACKED LIDS WITH LARGE OPENINGS. INSTD TO REPLACE LIDS SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING ON DUMPSTERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LEAK NOTED AT CEILING BY HOT WATER TANK IN REAR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. WALLS IN REAR NEED DETAILED CLEANING. FOAM BEING USED AROUND WALLBASE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO USE PROPER MATERIAL TO SEAL GAPS, HOLES, SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Oct 9, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 6, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LOCK AT THE MENS WASHROOM DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF CABINETS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PROPERLY STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
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Apr 16, 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: FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Jan 30, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX COVER AND BOTTOM PORTION OF BOX.
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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 FLOOR DRAIN AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Nov 18, 2010
Routine
2 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. Clean out debris from the sandwich display cooler.
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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. The floor tiles are damaged under the coffee station, repair or replace the damaged floor tiles.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee #2527 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee #2527 on file is from Sep 29, 2021. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee #2527?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee #2527.

Has Starbucks Coffee #2527's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbucks Coffee #2527 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Starbucks Coffee #2527 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.