Starbucks Coffee
40 W LAKE ST, Chicago, IL 60601 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 23063
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Oct 18, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 12, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF A VARIETY OF MILK ( OAT MILK, 2% MILK, WHOLE MILK, SKIM MILK). FOUND MILK AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 61F - 47F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. MUST MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROX 10 GALLONS OF MILK LOCATED IN MULTIPLE REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Serious
Priority
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Nov 22, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 22, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 21, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 14, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Found/observed live fruit flies 20 (gnats)in rear kitchen areas by 3 compartment sink. and by front counter areas(10 ). Citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
Found/observed no inspection summary report posted on premises and visible to customers, Inspection summary was kept in back office inside a folder, mgmt. was advised that the inspection summary report must be posted and visible to all customers, per city code. Citation issued 7-42-010(B)Serious citation.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cabinet door that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be replaced/repaired. Caulk around front exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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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, cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), front counter cabinet shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear storage shelving in rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, coolers in front counter areas had excess dirt, build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged/ missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen areas, shall be replaced/repaired.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3 compartment sink faucet in rear kitchen area, leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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May 26, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DRAWER FRONT LOCATED AT THE ICE TEA AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 7, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
dust build up on pipes above dish machine.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 31, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT THE COFFEE SERVICE LINE AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK TO PREVENT LEAKS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST ADJUST TEMPERAUTE VALVE AT 2 OF 3 HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE STAFF LADIES RESTROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 9, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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.