Starbucks Coffee #2639

31 E Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60605
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 2, 2020
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 12 inspections at Starbucks Coffee #2639 stretching back to 2010. Starbucks Coffee #2639 was last inspected on Jul 2, 2020. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Starbucks Coffee #2639 dates to Jul 2, 2020.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Single-use/single-service articles” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Starbucks Coffee #2639 is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 2, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO TEST STRIPS 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED,
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Jul 1, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 157F. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A RINSE SOLUTION OF 180 OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR OF FRONT FOOD PREPERATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $30 10 GALLONS . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK) ARE BEING SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO TEST STRIPS 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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May 30, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-901.12 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY; NOT STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION OR PROPERLY STORED FOR AIR DRYING. FACILITY MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES ACCORDING TO REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.12 OBSERVED SINGLE USE ARTICLES FOR COFFEE/ DRINKS STORED INSIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SINGLE USE ARTICLES ARE PROHIBITED FOR STORAGE IN RESTROOM. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 28, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (A) OBSERVED TWO OF THREE HANDS SINK NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS WATER AT 63-74.6 DEGREES F IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HAND SINK WATER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED WHILE SERVING MENU ITEMS (SALADS, SANDWICHES, EGGS, ETC). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND DURING OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 OBSERVED LICENSEE HOLDER DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE.DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT INCLUDING OR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR FOR REVIEW. EDUCATED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER FOOD HANDLING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-901.12 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY; NOT STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION OR PROPERLY STORED FOR AIR DRYING. FACILITY MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES ACCORDING TO REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.12 OBSERVED SINGLE USE ARTICLES FOR COFFEE/ DRINKS STORED INSIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SINGLE USE ARTICLES ARE PROHIBITED FOR STORAGE IN RESTROOM. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 9, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC; SUMMARY REPORT NOT ON PREMISES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SUMMARY REPORT MUST REMAIN DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, 5 POUND RACK SOUS VIDE EGG BITES O AND ONE 5 POUND RACK SAUSAGE CHEDDAR EGG SANDWICH, COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 53.7-56 DEGREES F IN FRONT PREP AREA COLD HOLDING REACH IN UNIT. COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OR LOWER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX 10 POUNDS $80. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY; NOT STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION OR PROPERLY STORED FOR AIR DRYING. FACILITY MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES ACCORDING TO REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE USE ARTICLES FOR COFFEE/ DRINKS STORED INSIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SINGLE USE ARTICLES ARE PROHIBITED FOR STORAGE IN RESTROOM. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 22, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: observed the floor under front prep area cabinets with debris. instructed to clean and maintain the floors.
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Jul 5, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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May 23, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 6, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR A MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DAIRY, BREAKFAST SANDWICHES. ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH (CURRENT CERTIFICATE POSTED AND A MANAGER)ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS NEXT TO THE EXPRESSO MACHINE ASND MAINTAIN.
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May 15, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT COUNTER NOT WIPED DOWN.
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Oct 17, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED ONE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MOP SINK ROOM CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS OR ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Aug 11, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. Found broken thermometer inside reach in cooler.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee #2639 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee #2639 on file is from Jul 2, 2020. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee #2639?

Across the inspection record, “single-use/single-service articles” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee #2639.

Has Starbucks Coffee #2639's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbucks Coffee #2639 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Starbucks Coffee #2639 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.