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Starbucks Coffee

2543 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, IL 60647 · Cook County

24cited violations
0serious tier
9inspections
4tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1140203
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2024140
2022110
2021110
2017140
2016140
2015120
2014110
2013130
2011140

Inspections

  1. Nov 5, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO VERIFIABLE CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND HANDLED (RAW BEEF, EGGS, TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FOODS) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE 1-DOOR REACH-IN SANDWICH COOLER (NEAR OVENS AT END OF COFFEE BAR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DRYING MOP STORED WITH USED MOP HEAD AGAINST WALL NEAR THE UTILITY SINK IN THE WATER HEATER CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE MOP AND STORE WITH MOP HEAD IN SUCH A WAY THAT DOES NOT CONTAMINATE CLEAN FLOORS, WALLS, OR OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Nov 30, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

  3. Dec 8, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      FOUND NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE.

  4. Jun 29, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning. Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors under 3 compartment sink and under storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

  5. Nov 2, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      NOTED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARIES POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-010(B)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AT THE INNER CORNERS OFFICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.....NOTED COFFEE SPILLS ON COUNTER TOPS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT AND REAR AREAS. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT THE PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      NOTED DUSTY VENTS AT THE FRONT DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Aug 28, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CAPPUCCCINO, LATTE,AND ESPRESSO COFFEE WITH MILK, HOT CHOCOLATE WITH MILK, SMOOTHIES WITH MILK ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AREA PREPARED AND SERVED AND MUST POST CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)

  7. Sep 8, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH FOCUS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.

  8. Dec 18, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CAPPUCCCINO,LATTE,AND ESPRESSO,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED GENERAL CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA

  9. Dec 22, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR LOOSE DOOR HANDLE AT MEN'S RESTROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS ON PREMISES, COFFEE COUNTERS, AND ALL CABINET SHELVING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS. MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED 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.