SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

STARBUCKS #10634.

EAT. 77/100

3506 S STATE ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 18, 2025 · passed

9 of 12 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jun 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 18
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISE WITH HEAVY ORGANIC BUILDUP AS WELL AS ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT STORAGE CONTAINING BEVERAGE MIXING PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

SEP 13
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 4
2021
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 27
2021
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSEREVD EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA,WALLS OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND CRAWLING IN FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO. LIVE LARGE FLIES APPX. 5-8 FLYING AROUND PREMISES.CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/27/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE AT PLATE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR LEDGES OF SOME STORAGE CABINETS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND TRASH BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,REAR DISH WASHING AREA,REAR STORAGE CABINETS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE IN REAR PREP AREA.

DEC 30
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

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JUL 13
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN/SANITIZE COUNTERS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA AND AROUND EQUIPMENT OF BEANS AND SPILLS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS OF COFFEE BEAN SPILLS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND AT REAR OF SPILL STAINS.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 12
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STORAGE COOLER IN THE REAR AND THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO SOME FRONT STORAGE SHELVING NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE COFFEE BEANS.

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

FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.

SEP 26
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, KEEP COUNTERS CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BACK-FLOW DEVICE(VENT)LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JUN 19
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOZZLES ON DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL CABINETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DRINK SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 16
2011
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 22
2011
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 13
2011
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING AT ENTRANCE WAY INTO PREP AREA INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND CEILING AREA.

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