Starbuck's Coffee
Last inspected: Aug 23, 2022
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Across the available record, Starbuck's Coffee has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Aug 23, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Starbuck's Coffee's record stops at Aug 23, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to three violations.
Across the inspection history, “premises maintained free of litter” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 23, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 16, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 3-comp sink floor drain not draining, drain is clogged, waste water backs up on kitchen's floor. instructed manager to repair drains and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(A)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: About 50 live fruit flies found at front prep area and rear dish room, instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas. pest control service recommended. priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No temperature measuring device on site for high temp dish washing machine, Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( steaming milk) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Coolers Thermometer placed at rear of coolers behind, containers, instructed to keep at an easy to view location.
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Aug 9, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (EGG SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR 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 EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DUMP SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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May 22, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DROP TOP CEILING ABOVE ENTIRE PREP AREA.
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May 18, 2018
License
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: COLD BREW NITRO ON TAP NOT PROTECTED ALSO OBSERVED SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRER BETWEEN COLD BREW NITRO ON TAP AND PUBLIC ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DROP TOP CEILING ABOVE ENTIRE PREP AREA.
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Mar 26, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 19, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED/LITTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AT STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 3, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: UPON OPENING THE DOOR TO THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR BEHIND THE LINE, THE DOOR FELL OFF THE HINGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS AROUND BOTH 2-DOOR REFRIGERATORS IN THE REAR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 20, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SODA CRATES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Nov 13, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SODA CRATES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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May 29, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 5, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR THE PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Jul 29, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. 16 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR THE PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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May 26, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO FLOOR CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. 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.
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May 19, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL (7-38-020). NOTED 9-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON THE LEFT & RIGHT SIDE OF THE WEST WALL AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS & ELIMINATE SOURCE. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE REPLACED (MISSING HANDLE). All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR THRU-OUT PREMISES. FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES BEHIND EQUIPMENT & SINKS MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY SODA OR MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. 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.
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Nov 1, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Starbuck's Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Starbuck's Coffee on file is from Aug 23, 2022. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Starbuck's Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Starbuck's Coffee.
Has Starbuck's Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Starbuck's Coffee have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Starbuck's 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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