Starbucks Coffee #2827

1174 E 55Th St, Chicago, IL 60615
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 27, 2024
100
Score
Low Risk

Starbucks Coffee #2827 has been inspected 13 times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Sep 27, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Starbucks Coffee #2827 is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 27, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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May 23, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOPS AND INSIDE STORAGE CADINETS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Aug 26, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 15, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL BE DESIGNATED DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST KIT OR IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIOTRITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Nov 3, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER OF SPILLS AND COFFEE BEANS, AND THROUGHOUT REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES AT FLOOR BETWEEN STORAGE RACKS AT REAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AT REAR OF SPILLS.
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Oct 27, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN MILK COOLER IN REAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM SOME STORAGE CABINETS,OVERHEAD SHELVES AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS UNDER COUNTERS , SHELVINGS,BASEMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM UPPER WALLS ABOVE COAT RACK.MUST SEAL GAPS AT WALL BASES IN DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET BY NEW HIRE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 18, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS AND COUNTER TOPS IN THE PREP AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
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Sep 20, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN DINING AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE TOILETS AND VENTILATION COVERS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL SHELVING RACKS AND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS FROM BEHIND THE DESK IN THE OFFICE/STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST ALSO PROPERLY EXTEND THE DISH MACHINE WASTE LINES OVER THE OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT WASTE WATER FROM SPLASHING ON TO THE FLOORS.
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Jul 20, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 14, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES MILK, BREAKFAST SAUSAGE SANDWICHES) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. ALSO,NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED.
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Jul 13, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA OR PROVIDE PROOF OF SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
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Jun 9, 2011
License
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOORS ALONG EAST WALL IN REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. MUST PROVIDE COVING WHERE MISSING BEHIND ICE MACHINE ON LEFT SIDE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS ALONG LEDGE STORING HOT WATER HEATER TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA OR PROVIDE PROOF OF SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK,ICE MACHINE,WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM AND ALL COFFEE MAKERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY. (IF BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED MUST LOCATE AND MAKE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. CDPH UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON SAID EQUIPMENT AT THIS TIME)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF WATTAGE FOR TABLE TOP ELECTRIC OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA. IF EQUIPMENT INDICATES MORE THAN 7500 WATTS, OVEN MUST BE PROPERLY VENTED.
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Dec 7, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN COUNTER TOPS AND INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS AND REMOVE SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOORS ALONG EAST WALL IN REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. MUST PROVIDE COVING WHERE MISSING BEHIND ICE MACHINE ON LEFT SIDE. MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS UNDER STORAGE RACK NEXT TO MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING RACKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee #2827 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee #2827 on file is from Sep 27, 2024. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee #2827?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee #2827.

Has Starbucks Coffee #2827's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Starbucks Coffee #2827 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Starbucks Coffee #2827 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 #2827 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks Coffee #2827 is inspected roughly once per year on average.