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Starbucks Coffee

401 E ILLINOIS ST, Chicago, IL 60611 · Cook County

28cited violations
0serious tier
11inspections
14tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2411612
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2024240
2022240
2021330
20182110
2016110
2015150

Inspections

  1. Nov 21, 2024 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BLUGING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  2. Oct 1, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BLUGING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  3. Dec 15, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA IN STARBUCKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED SMALL GAP AT BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  4. Apr 25, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      Obstructed hand wash sink at Starbucks coffee station prep area, rinsing coffee machine parts (filter basket) in hand wash sink. instructed not to use hand wash sink for other than hands washing. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

  5. Apr 13, 2021 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Jan 14, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Jan 7, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, MILK) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITAION MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  8. Oct 29, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK, EGGS) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TC FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATORS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLER'S ON DUTY DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Oct 22, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATORS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED ABOUT 40 SMALL FLIES LOCATED UNDER THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 25 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUONDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT AN ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLER'S ON DUTY DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Jun 14, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP OF STARBUCKS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DETERGENTS AND ALSO IN THE WALK-IN DAIRY COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER OF TARGET'S REAR STORAGE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP--MAINTAIN.

  11. Sep 29, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL COUNTER TOPS, FOOD COTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT OF DUST BUILD UP.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      SEAL FLOORS IN FRONT AND BACK OF SERVICE COUNTER AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST SEAL EXPOSED BRICK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      REMOVE CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.