RecordWell Data

Starbucks Coffee

4159 W PETERSON AVE, Chicago, IL 60646 · Cook County

39cited violations
1serious tier
15inspections
8tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
23067
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025110
2024120
2023120
2022100
2020130
2019150
2017141
2015250
2014120
2012250
2011140
2010260

Inspections

  1. Oct 24, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      WEST WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

  2. Nov 4, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER APPROVED HAND DRYING AID FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO WAREWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE PLASTIC LID WITH LARGE CRACK/MISSING PARTS AND IN POOR REPAIR, BUT SECURELY CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE LID TO ELIMINATE CRACKS OR GAPS AND MAINTAIN ALL WASTE RECEPTACLES, ENCLOSURES, AND AREAS IN GOOD REPAIR.

  3. Nov 15, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK INTERIOR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

  4. Jun 17, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Nov 6, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS NO KIT/CLEAN-UP ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. THE (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.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE NORTH 2 DOOR MILK COOLER AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS PROVIDED FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

  6. May 9, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      TWO MALE EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITH FACIAL HAIR AND BEARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT OR BEARD NET TO CONFINE THE FACIAL HAIR AND BEARD.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MISSING CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR AREA WITH REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CEILING PANEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL WIRE RACK SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE AREA, UNDERNEATH ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Mar 16, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      Found White milk 28oz at 50.1F,Half&Half 53.0F 1/2,Dean pure dairy heavy whipping cream 48.4F-44.4F2 2-2 quart. Manger denature Milk during inspection. Instructed all potentially hazardous food needs to be maintain at 40F . Critical violation 7-38-005 A

    • Not serious Minor

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

      calking around exposed hand sink in the prep counter area front, Reach in cooler located in rear area shelf's need to be repair or replace due peeling paint and rust. Front counter open to customers not protected which is leading into the front prep area. needs a barrier.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ice machine in the rear area needs detail cleaning, notice black spots on tub. cooler near in rear area kitchen area shelf's, racks, crevices need detail cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in the rear storage not clean inside the closest door. under the 3 compartment sink, front prep area counter, under and around heavy equipment in prep area.

  8. Aug 26, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTILATION AND LIGHT COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.

  9. Aug 19, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. WHILE DRAINING WATER IN MIDDLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER COMING UP FROM AIR GAP FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRAINLINE AND GREASER TRAP TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF DRAIN WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTILATION AND LIGHT COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.

  10. Mar 13, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MANY EMPTY CARD BOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES. ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

  11. Oct 10, 2012 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  12. Sep 27, 2012 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      Found no sneeze guard between customers and drink preparation area, drinks(foods) not protected from public, citation issued

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Caulk around exposed hand sink in rear kitchen area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Front counter cabinet shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in rear kitchen area under storage shelving, water filters not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Light shields in rear kitchen area not clean, need cleaning.

  13. Jul 8, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks need cleaning, storage shelving/racks in rear storage areas need cleaning(detailed).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in rear storage areas under shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors under front counter need repairing by drain pipes.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ceiling tiles /walls in rear kitchen area not clean need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, prep area, and bathrooms, not clean need detailed cleaning.

  14. Oct 5, 2010 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Interior ice machine panel, storage cabinets under counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor in corners, under equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light covers in rear not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

  15. Apr 28, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Interior ice machine panel, storage cabinets under counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor in corners, under equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light covers in rear not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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.