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Starbucks Hk Apex (t3 Hk Foodcourt)

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, IL 60666 · Cook County

52cited violations
2serious tier
19inspections
13tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1141505
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025110
2024220
2023120
2021160
2020120
2019140
2018130
2017110
2016120
2015110
2014120
2013260
2012120
20113142
2010140

Inspections

  1. Oct 3, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 60.1F. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTIAN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

  2. Nov 21, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  3. May 9, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      NOTED A PINKISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY VENTS AT THE DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTSON FAN COVERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE CENTER STORAGE CABINETS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  5. Mar 17, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (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

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS IN PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/SERVICE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED MILK SPILLAGE AND DIRT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NOTED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED (07-23-2020) ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 7-42-010 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED

  6. Jul 23, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTERS, PREP SHELVES, COUNTER SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN PREP/SERVICE AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  7. Apr 11, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL HAND SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTERS, PREP SHELVES, COUNTER SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION IN PREP/SERVICE AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE LITTER AND DUST ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/SERVING AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  8. Apr 5, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH LITTER AND SYRUP BILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.

  9. Aug 21, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the floor in the rear around the ice machine and the three compartment sink to have dirt and debris accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

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

      Observed the floors to have dirt and debris accumulated under and around fixtures and equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the walls around the mop sink in the rear to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  11. Nov 16, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP INSIDE SINKS CABIENTS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SINK CABINETS.

  12. Aug 28, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF COOLER, ICE MACHINE, SINKS, PREP COUNTER AND STORAGE CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

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

  13. Aug 15, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  14. Aug 8, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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 OVER 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON PREMISE, UNDERNEATH ICE BIN AND ONE LIVE ROACH UNDER PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN CONDIMENT DOOR CABINET IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER TOP AROUND (UNDER COFFEE MACHINE)PREMISE WITH HEAVY DUST AND COFFEE DEBRIS.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) PASTRY CASE ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.------MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) 1 COMPARTMENT SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, (2) DIPPER WELL, INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) CONDIMENT CABINET WITH DEBRIS AND COFFEE SPILLAGE IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED WOODEN FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH ICE BIN IN POOR REPAIR (ROTTEN WOOD). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HEAVY WATER LEAK FROM WATERLINE AT DIPPER WELL BEHIND PREP AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN PREP AREA INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS AND ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER (REAR OF PRAIRIE TOP) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  15. Jan 17, 2012 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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. CABINETS FOR COFFEE NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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. FLOOR ON CORNERS UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  16. Jul 29, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  17. Jul 26, 2011 Tag Removal · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

      TO BE CORRECTED BY 07-29-11

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOR NEXT INSPECTION

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOR NEXT INSPECTION

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOR NEXT INSPECTION

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOR NEXT INSPECTION

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOR NEXT INSPECTION

  18. Jul 22, 2011 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND DISPLAY COOLER AT 59.5F ,AT THIS TIME NO SANDWICHES AND SALAD ON THIS COOLER,TAG COOLER MUST BE 40F OR BELOW;MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED 40F OR LESS;NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Critical

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

      All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,4 THERMOS CONTAINERS WITH MILK AT 60.2F AT THE CUSTOMER COUNTER,MILK WAS DISCARDED,INSTRUCTED MILK MUST BE 40F OR BELOW

    • 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

      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. FOUND FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING,SIGNAGE,CASHIER AREA,APPROXIMATELY 10 ,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED ,MUST HAVE NO INSECTS /PESTS IN THE RESTAURANT,MUST CALL PEST COMPANY FOR SERVICE ,DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR,COUNTERS,CABINETS,CEILING,COVER GARBAGE CONTAINERS;GIVEN 5 DAYS -7-29-11 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION

    • 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. WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET IN 1 PREP/MILK COOLER MUST DE REPLACED; MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP AREA

    • 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 DETAIL CLEAN ALL CABINETS,SHELVES

    • 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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ICE BIN,CORNERS OF COOLERS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST DETAIL CLEAN CEILING THRUOUT AND SIGNAGE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      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. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY MATERIALS IN THE CASHIER AREA ,MUST ORGANIZE

  19. Oct 20, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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. AIR VENT COVER IN 1 PREP COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;FILTER AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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. DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;CABINETS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOR STORAGE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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. FLOOR BEHIND 1 PREP COOLER,FLOOR UNDER 1 C SINK UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING BARS ABOVE MENU MONITOR UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.