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Starbuck's Coffee

4365 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, IL 60641 · Cook County

30cited violations
1serious tier
16inspections
4tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1249521
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2023100
2022110
2020210
2019140
2017140
2016130
2015221
2014250
2013330
2011140
2010130

Inspections

  1. Nov 24, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Nov 21, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES AND DEBRIS SURROUNDING OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUNMPSTER LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND SURROUNDING DEBRIS AND KEEP THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA CLEAN AND FREE OF UNNECESSSARY ITEMS.

  3. Oct 16, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Sep 30, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OSBERVED ABOUT 50 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING BY DOOR LEADING TO REAR DISHWASHING AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND RID OF ALL FRUIT FLIES.

  5. Feb 6, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH OPENING ACROSS BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKET UNDERNEATH REFRIGERATOR FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOME LITTER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED.

  6. Jul 21, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOUND INTERIOR PANEL BOTTOM PART OF THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MAKER WITH GRAY/WHITE/BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SURFACES IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE SURFACES OF THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER DURING INSPECTION. ICE MAKER INTERIOR PANEL SURFACES ARE NOW CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND REMOVE DIRT ON THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH FACIAL HAIR AND BEARD PREPARING SANDWICHES AND COFFEE. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD NET TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

  7. Sep 2, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      No City of Chicago Certified Food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods being prepped or served (milk for lattes, yogurt, etc). Instructed must have city of Chicago Certified Food Manager on site at all times, with the official certificate posted. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found gasket in disrepair in milk cooler in front prep. Must repair and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found items stored on the floor in rear dry storage area. Must keep all items elevated at least 6 inches above the floor at all times. Operator corrected during inspection.

  8. Nov 30, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Nov 23, 2015 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      HAND DRYER IN ONE OF THE TWO EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOMS NOT OPERATIONAL AND NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE. NO SOAP IN THE OTHER OF THE TWO WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED TOWELS AND SOAP FOR BOTH WASHROOMS DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      BOTH OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES FOUND OVER FLOWING WITH BAGS OF FOOD WASTE/GARBAGE AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. MANAGEMENT STATES THE ESTABLISHMENT HAS ONCE A WEEK PICK-UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND PROVIDE EITHER MORE FREQUENT GARBAGE PICK-UPS, LARGER OR MORE CONTAINERS FOR WASTE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  10. Oct 3, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  11. Jul 29, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS EG MILK, SANDWICHES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  12. May 31, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE COFFEE STATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT IN BOTH WASHROOMS. WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE THE THREAD ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK OR INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.

  13. May 14, 2013 Consultation · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  14. Jan 17, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  15. Jul 6, 2011 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. SLOW DRAINING OF HANDSINK IN THE REAR SIDE MUST BE FIXED

    • 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. COFFEE CABINETS IN FRONT AREA 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. DAMAGED BASEWALLS AT THE REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR MUST BE FIXED,PROPERLY SEAL WALLS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT FIXTURES At the REAR SIDE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  16. Jun 17, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Storage cabinets, shelves under equipment and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor in corners, behind equioment 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

      Walls not sealed around pipes. Instructed to seal and chaulk holes and openings. Light covers through-out 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.