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Target/starbucks

2656 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60647 · Cook County

48cited violations
0serious tier
15inspections
15tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
38056
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262110
2024110
20233100
20174140
2016120
2015240
2014130
2010130

Inspections

  1. Apr 21, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B) OBSERVED BROKEN AND OR MISSING THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS STORING DAIRY, MILK, PREPARED DIPS, VARIETY FRESH CHEESES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED SLIDING DOOR IN ONLINE ORDER PICKUP NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OUTER OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS IN STARBUCKS PREP AREA, DISPLAY COOLERS/FREEZERS IN GROCERY AISLES OF STORE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT ONLINE PICKUP STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS STORAGE STOCK AREA BEHIND GROCERY AISLES THROUGHOUT STORE IN NEED OF CLEANING. NOTED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD, TRASH ETC UNDER ASILES THROUGHOUT ROOM, AS WELL AS STARBUCK PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FEEDING SOURCE FOR PEST.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS STORED CLOSELY TO FLOOR CONTAINING FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVING STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR THROUGHOUT STOCK ROOMS. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.

  2. Apr 14, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED BROKEN AND OR MISSING THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS STORING DAIRY, MILK, PREPARED DIPS, VARIETY FRESH CHEESES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN AISLES STORING PACKAGED PURCHASED ITEMS AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 9 SMALL FLIES IN REAR STORAGE/PRODUCT AREA WHERE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS STORED, IN SEATING AREA, UNDER CABINETS STORING CUPS AND ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY CASE IN FRONT PREP AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED SLIDING DOOR IN ONLINE ORDER PICKUP NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OUTER OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS IN STARBUCKS PREP AREA, DISPLAY COOLERS/FREEZERS IN GROCERY AISLES OF STORE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT ONLINE PICKUP STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS STORAGE STOCK AREA BEHIND GROCERY AISLES THROUGHOUT STORE IN NEED OF CLEANING. NOTED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD, TRASH ETC UNDER ASILES THROUGHOUT ROOM, AS WELL AS STARBUCK PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FEEDING SOURCE FOR PEST.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS STORED CLOSELY TO FLOOR CONTAINING FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVING STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR THROUGHOUT STOCK ROOMS. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.

  3. Dec 31, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PRODUCE PACKAGING AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

  4. Dec 27, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  5. Dec 13, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B) NO WORKING THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED INSIDE OF ONE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 CLEAN THE DEBRIS AND LITTER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE STORAGE ROOM.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2586393 ON 12/6/23 NOT CORRECTED: 48 - OBSERVED NO IRREVERISBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  6. Dec 6, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO WORKING THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED INSIDE OF ONE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CUPBOARDS ABOVE THE PREP TABLES AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE STARBUCKS FOOD PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO IRREVERISBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE DEBRIS AND LITTER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE STORAGE ROOM.

  7. Dec 18, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BASEBOARD WALL IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE WALK-IN DAIRY COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Nov 14, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BASEBOARD WALL IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE WALK-IN DAIRY COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Nov 3, 2017 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

      OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS AND ALL REAR RECIVING AND EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF. DOORS HAVE APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOORS. MUST MAKE ALL DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED OPENING AROUND PIPES UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER STARBUCKS AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE MOP SINK IN REAR EMPLOYEES LOCKROOM IN TARGET STORE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR STOARGE AREA AND ON BETWEEN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BASEBOARD WALL IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE WALK-IN DAIRY COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR STARBUCKS DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. OBSERVED VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE UNUSED COOLERS FROM THE LOCKER ROOM OR REAPIR THEM.

  10. Aug 24, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walk in cooler shelving racks that had peeling paint in dairy walk in cooler, and produce walk in cooler shall be repaired/replaced. Rear storage area storage shelving that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walk in cooler shelving/racks in dairy and produce not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Dairy and produce display 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 in walk in coolers under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners(, floors in rear storage areas under shelving/racks on 1st floor, 2nd floor not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Wall in dairy cooler had gap on wall left side, shall be repaired/sealed. Missing ceiling tiles in rear storage area, shall be provided.

    • Not serious Minor

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

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

  11. Dec 19, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED MILK SPILL INSIDE THE FRONT, REAR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND THROUGH OUT THE PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS THROUGH OUT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Dec 9, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Dec 2, 2015 Complaint · 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

      EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA AND WALL BEHIND PREP AREA AT THE STARBUCKS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED AT THE PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PRODUCE COOLER AT FRONT AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT BUILDUP. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR VENTS AT THE 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN AT THE STARBUCKS FRONT PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. REMOVE DIRT BUILD-UP.

  14. Jul 14, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON COUNTER UNDER SODA MACHINES NEAR STARBUCKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOOR BEHIND PREP TABLE IN CAFE STOCK AREA OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE PEPSI MACHINES NEAR STARBUCKS WITH HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND ROTTING AND DAMAGED WOOD ON WALL BEHIND MOP SINK IN STOCKROOM B. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  15. Jan 7, 2010 Complaint · 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. MUST REPAIR PAINTS PEELING IN CABINETS UNDER SLUSHY AND SODA MACHINES AT FRONT.ALSO DETERGENT AND SANITIZER DISPENSER HOSE AT 3COMP.SINK TOO LONG,IMMERSE DEEP INTO WATER.

    • 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. NOZZLES AND GLASS ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE IN DINING,TOILET BOWLS AT LADIES AND GENTS,AND VENT ABOVE PREP TABLE AT REAR KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING.

    • 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 UNNESSARY CLUTTERS ON TOP OF DISHWASING MACHINE,CAN NOT BE USED AS STORAGE DEVICE.

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.