Starbucks Coffee #26368
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Starbucks Coffee #26368 12 times, with records going back to 2016. On Jul 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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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
Jul 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 13, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BEGINING OF MINERAL AT FRONT BLACK PANEL OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE OF THE ICE BIN. CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: GAP OF 1/4 TO 1/2"BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS ALSO AT THE TOP OF RIGHT DOOR.REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ENTRANCE.
38
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND COFFEE BEANS ARE ON FLOORS,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,BEHIND AND UNDER HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE, A DETAIL FLOOR CLEANING IS NEEDED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED FRONT SERVING/PREP AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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86
Oct 20, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF ANIMALS (DOGS) BROUGHT INSIDE THE PREMISE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THAT IS NOT SERVICE DOGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: NO ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT UNLESS WITH PROOF THAT THE ANIMAL IS A SERVICE DOG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS, ESPECIALLY IN THE BATHROOMS.
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Aug 5, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF ANIMALS (DOGS) BROUGHT INSIDE THE PREMISE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THAT ARE NOT SERVICE DOGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT NO ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT UNLESS WITH PROOF THAT ANIMAL IS SERVICE DOG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE BATHROOMS.
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Oct 13, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 2, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, SWARMING FLOOR DRAINS, AND ON WALLS. LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT DATED 8-12-21. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT SPECIFICALLY FOR FLIES AND MUST ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION MADE ON 12-17-19 NOT CORRECTED.#55- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE REAR FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.#53- NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: REAR HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET AND HOT AND COLD HANDLES DIRTY.----INTERIOR OF THE FRONT STORAGE CABINETS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Dec 17, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 187F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE REAR FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Jan 25, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SINKS NOT CLEAN AT RESTROOMS. MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
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Nov 13, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE ON SITE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE COMPLETED MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. MUST MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE COMPLETED MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Aug 23, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 15, 2016
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: WATER FOR CONSUMPTION SINKS AT THE PREP AREA MUST BE PROPERLY SHIELDED FROM THE PUBLIC. MUST INSTALL SNEEZE GUARDS ON THE TWO SINKS ON THE SERVICE LINE THAT MEET CDPH REQUIREMENTS.
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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: PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK LACKING ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. MUST HAVE A COPY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL LICENSE.
18
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE WALL DISPLAY COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Starbucks Coffee #26368 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee #26368 on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee #26368?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee #26368.
Has Starbucks Coffee #26368's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbucks Coffee #26368 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 #26368 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 Starbucks Coffee #26368 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks Coffee #26368 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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