Starbuck's Coffee #2636
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2025
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Across the available record, Starbuck's Coffee #2636 has 17 inspections on file, the first dated 2012. Starbuck's Coffee #2636 was last inspected on Jul 24, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Starbuck's Coffee #2636 is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 19, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FREEZERS ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMERS WITH NO LOCKS IN THE LOBBY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE LOCKS ON FREEZERS WHEN NOT IN USE TO AVOID ANY TAMPERING BY CONSUMERS.
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Dec 22, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 1, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COUNTER TOPS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 26, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 24, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 66F LOCATED IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE IRREVERISBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDEDAND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE LOCATED IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 15, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: LOW PRESSURE NOTED AT REAR PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Sep 4, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT PREMISES 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET WASHING SINKS FAUCETS IN PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA AND WASHROOMS. WATER TEMPERATURE UPON ARRIVAL WAS BETWEEN 67.5F TO 68.4F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER AND MUST OPERATE WITH CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. PLUMBER ON SITE HOT WATER HAS BEEN REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. HOT WATER NOW AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE NOW RANGING BETWEEN 100.0 TO 120.0F.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.COS
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 23, 2018
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 NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Dec 7, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SANDWICHES ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOORS OF TWO DOORS REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE ALSO INTERIOR METAL PANEL BENDED AT LEFT DOOR OF THE MENTIONED UNIT.NEED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUBBER GASKET AND METAL PANEL. WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ENCASE,OR RELOCATE STOCK.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT,SPECIALLY ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE LEG OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER TOP,NEED TO CLEAN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO GREASE TRAP PROVIDED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR DISH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IT OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION IF ONE IS ALREADY INSTALLED.
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Nov 30, 2016
Routine
5 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: SMALL FLIES OBSERVED IN TWO DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE PREMISES: AROUND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND AT FRONT SERVING AREA(ON WALLS CABINETS AND COFFEE BAGS).OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED A GAPS OF 1/4" TO 1/2"OPENING ON BOTTOM FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR(BOTH SIDES),INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/PROOF DOOR AND REMOVE FLIES.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOORS OF TWO DOORS REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE ALSO INTERIOR METAL PANEL BENDED AT LEFT DOOR OF THE MENTIONED UNIT.NEED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUBBER GASKET AND METAL PANEL. WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ENCASE,OR RELOCATE STOCK.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSIDE THE CABINET OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT AREA WITH DEBRIS AND WET ITEMS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESS COFFEE GRIND UNDER THE SMALL APPLIANCE ON TOP THE SERVING COUNTER,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: DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT,SPECIALLY ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE LEG OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER TOP,NEED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO GREASE TRAP PROVIDED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR DISH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IT OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION IF ONE IS ALREADY INSTALLED.
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Oct 23, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS TO REMOVE DEAD FLIES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT 1ST FLOOR SERVICE AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. ALL FOOD PRODUCTS AND CUPS MUST BE UP OFF THE FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMNETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 21, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDSINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WITH HOT WATER AT 77 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE HOT WATER REPAIRED. MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT HANDSINKS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE HANDSINK IN REAR AREA TO WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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 20-22 FRUIT FLIES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER ON WALL AND CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITAIZE ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-20-15 REPORT# 1497959 INSP#386 #34 SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT, PREP, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS #33 CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, #35 CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA(DEAD INSECTS, DEBRIS). SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA(ABOVE MUGS, LEMONADE, DRINK MIX, ETC), MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS TO REMOVE DEAD FLIES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT 1ST FLOOR SERVICE AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. ALL FOOD PRODUCTS AND CUPS MUST BE UP OFF THE FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMNETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 20, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT, PREP, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA(DEAD INSECTS, DEBRIS). SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA(ABOVE MUGS, LEMONADE, DRINK MIX, ETC).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DESK IN REAR DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN BASEMENT WHERE FOOD ITEMS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR HEATING/COOLING EQUIPMENT LEAK IN BASEMENT.
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Sep 12, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior ice machine, sinks, counter tops and storage cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Second exposed handsink in rear not provided with hot water supply. Instructed to repair sink and supply hot running water.
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Sep 5, 2013
Complaint
7 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: Evidence of insects found on premises. Observed 30 plus gnats on wallls and and cabinets in front prep area. Instructed to remove all live insects, detail clean and sanitize areas and have licensed pest control service premsies. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Outside garbage dumpster oveflowing and not rodent/insect proofed. Observed two garbage dumpsters overflowing with trash and debris, lids can not closed and completely elevate with garbage creating rodent and insect nuisance. Instructed that garbage dumpster and lids must be tight fitting at all time to prevent insect and rodent nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Manager on premises or certificate posted when potentially hazarodus foods-sandwiches are being prepared and served. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation and city of chicago certificate posted. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior ice machine, sinks, counter tops and storage cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Second exposed handsink in rear not provided with hot water supply. Instructed to repair sink and supply hot running water.
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Jun 8, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE SHIELVES IN THE BASEMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Starbuck's Coffee #2636 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Starbuck's Coffee #2636 on file is from Jul 24, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Starbuck's Coffee #2636?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Starbuck's Coffee #2636.
Has Starbuck's Coffee #2636's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbuck's Coffee #2636 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Starbuck's Coffee #2636 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Starbuck's Coffee #2636 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Starbuck's Coffee #2636 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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