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Starbucks

6332 N NORTHWEST HWY, Chicago, IL 60631 · Cook County

31cited violations
3serious tier
12inspections
16tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2506949
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026220
2023260
2022230
2021140
2020140
2019261
2017262

Inspections

  1. Mar 27, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Mar 20, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED MORE THAN 30 CRAWLING INSECTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN REAR DISH AREA, IN DRIVE THRU WINDOW AREA AND IN CEILING LIGHTS ABOVE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON SITE FOR MEASURING THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS IN HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAITON 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  3. Dec 6, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Nov 29, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (MILK, CREAM, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH ORGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT PREP AREA AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL ABOVE MOP SINK. MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL.

  5. Jun 16, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN THROUGHOUT SERVICE AREA UNDER AND BEHIND ALL SMALL REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVE STANDING WATER UNDER CABINET IN SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SERVICE LINE. STANDING WATER NEAR DRIVE THROUGH. REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION

  6. Jun 7, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN SERVICE AREA OF FACILTY. MUST ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN THROUGHOUT SERVICE AREA UNDER AND BEHIND ALL SMALL REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVE STANDING WATER UNDER CABINET IN SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SERVICE LINE. STANDING WATER NEAR DRIVE THROUGH. REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION.

  7. May 24, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE CABINET INFRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND WATER CONTINOUSLY LEAKING FROM SANITIZING DISPENSER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG THE WALL AND IN ALL CORNER IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA INCLUDING FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  8. Mar 30, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED OPENING AT COUNTER AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT A DOOR SO AS TO KEEP OUT NON PERSONEL FROM ENTERING

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR FIND THE LOCATION OF BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED TOILET RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLE WITH COVER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS UNDER COFFEE MACHINE WITH COFFEE GROUNDS ON FLOOR INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THIS AREA.

  9. May 17, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AT SITE AT MOMENT OF INSPECTION BUT CLEAN-UP KIT IS INCOMPLETE (MISSING PROPER SANITIZER AND MOP HEAD ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  10. May 10, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AT SITE AT MOMENT OF INSPECTION BUT CLEAN-UP KIT IS INCOMPLETE (MISSING PROPER SANITIZER AND MOP HEAD ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THAT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS MISSING REQUIRED INFORMATION.MISSING CURRENT IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020 (C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

    • Serious Priority

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE TRASH CONTAINERS ARE NOT PROPERLY COVERED AND ENCLOSURE OBSERVED TO BE DIRTY.MUST KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES AND KEEP CONTAINERS COVERED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR PREP - DISH WASHING -STORAGE PART OF ESTABLISHMENT , FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.MUST STORED ALL FOOD DELIVERY AT LEST 6" OF THE FLOOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

  11. Feb 14, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  12. Feb 10, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      Observed a two door freezer in the rear prep area at 35f. Also observed multiple refrigeration units not maintaining an internal temperature of 40f or lower. Instructed facility to correct and maintain all freezers at 0f or lower and all refrigeration units at 40f or lower. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      Observed the far section of front prep area near drive through not accessible to an exposed handsink. Instructed facility to install and maintain with hot and cold running water under city pressure. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      Observed food and prep areas not properly protected: found the entryway to the front prep area from customer area with an approximate 4 foot wide opening. Instructed facility to install a permanent barrier or gate and maintain. Also found dump sink and fills sinks (3 total) that are adjacent to customer service or walkways that are not protected. Instructed facility to install adequate barriers and to maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • 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 the main entrance door not rodent proof- found an approximate quarter inch gap along the bottom edge of the outer door. Instructed facility to correct and maintain so door is tight fitting. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the light not shielded in the rear 2 door refrigerator. Instructed facility to correct and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the floor drain under the dump sink just north of the espresso machines not maintained- when water drains it splashes out on to the floor. Instructed facility to correct so water drains only in drain itself and to maintain. Observed plumber's putty around the drains of all sinks. Instructed facility to remove 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.