Starbucks Coffee

17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2019

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Starbucks Coffee has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Dec 2, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Starbucks Coffee's record stops at Dec 2, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up two times.

Starbucks Coffee's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2019

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LEAK FREE ENVIRONMENT.

Oct 9, 2018

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

Oct 2, 2018

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: 2-102.12 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK,EGGS) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE LARGE FLIES AND ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND ABOUT 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON DRY STORAGE BOXES AND ON THE CEILINGS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

Jul 13, 2017

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MOP SINK VACUUM BREAKER LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

Mar 25, 2016

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Mar 30, 2015

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.

Oct 21, 2014

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT PASTRY DISPLAY CASE, INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD.

Mar 20, 2013

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE MOPS AT MOP SINK WITH THE MOP HEAD UPWARDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Oct 6, 2011

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. DISPOSABLE CUPS STORED IN TOILET ROOM, MUST STORE IN A CLEAN PLACE OUT SIDE TOILET ROOM.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOUBLE DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 13, 2010

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PASTRY DISPLAY CASE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee on file is from Dec 2, 2019. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee.

Has Starbucks Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbucks Coffee have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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