Starbucks Coffee #2949
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2024
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Score
Starbucks Coffee #2949 appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 16, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “warewashing facilities” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
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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Inspection History
Dec 16, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 15, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 8, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR TEST STRIPS/STICKERS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.(HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WITH GAUGE READING FINAL RINSE AT 180F).INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SURFACE TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING SURFACE THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.(SEE COMMENTS).
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2566375 DATED:11/02/2022 #10--FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WASHROOM AND FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. #53--FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE. #55--FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 11/15/2023.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 2, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WASHROOM AND FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 1-DOOR TRUE COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE 1-DOOR UNDER COUNTER COOLER NEAR COLD BREW/CUP LIDS. MUST REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE TWO FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINKS. WATER TEMPERATURE IS AT 80F-88F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120 F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 1/13/21. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WASHROOM AND FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 1-DOOR TRUE COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE 1-DOOR UNDER COUNTER COOLER NEAR COLD BREW/CUP LIDS. MUST REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 13, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 2/28/2020 POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. FACILITY DID HAVE PREVIOUS SUMMARY IN A BINDER LOCATED IN BACK OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO POST CURRENT SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK UNDERNEATH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 28, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK AT REAR NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 21, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO VERIFY THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK AT REAR NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jun 13, 2019
Routine
4 major violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SANITIZER THAT CAN BE USED TO ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO VERIFY THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 15, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving in coolers in rear kitchen not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear kitchen area, shall be replaced/provided.
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Oct 11, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND I ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Oct 21, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND I ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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May 30, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AND HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF CABINETS THROUGHOUT FRONT SERVICE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE STANDING WATER AND SPILLAGE BENEATH THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UNIT.
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Jan 3, 2013
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 5, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage cabinets under counters 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 behind equipment and in corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean floor daily.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Left compartment of three compartment sink leaking at bottom. Instructed to seal and repair to prevent leak.
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Nov 5, 2010
Tag Removal
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FAR RIGHT).-------MUST REPLACE MISSING HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT MOP SINK IN REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 27, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 171F (RUN SEVERAL TIMES). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). THE SAID DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL WITH THE APPROVAL BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO TEMPORARILY USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSIL. WHEN DISH MACHINE IS FIXED, MUST CONTACT CDPH OR FAX A STATEMENT TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. FOUND NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED/DISPLAY AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010 (B)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FAR RIGHT).-------MUST REPLACE MISSING HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT MOP SINK IN REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Starbucks Coffee #2949 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee #2949 on file is from Dec 16, 2024. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee #2949?
Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee #2949.
Has Starbucks Coffee #2949's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Starbucks Coffee #2949 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Starbucks Coffee #2949 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 #2949 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks Coffee #2949 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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