SEP 9
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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STARBUCKS COFFEE #11048.
EAT. 100/100
600 W LAKE ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 9, 2025 · passed
Passed all 13 inspections (2 with conditions).
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
12
none critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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MAR 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
Observed no valid certified food manager on duty or posted, while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (swiss cheese, egg and bacon sandwich,seared steak wraps, etc)must be on site and post certificate at all times. (serious 7-38-012)
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Observed sanitizing buckets resting on floor at front counter area. Instructed site to elevate items at least 6 inches off the floor at all times. Must maintain.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Observed idph food handler requirement not met. 3 of 5 food handlers did not meet food handler requirements. Informed manager that all food handlers must meet food handler requirements within 30 days of employment or obtain food service manager certification. Instructed manager to meet food handler requirements. Maintain at all times.
OCT 162017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 16
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed counters in rear area near warming station heavily soiled. Must clean and sanitize. Must keep area clean and dry. Must maintain same.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Must install back flow prevention devices on all equipment connected to city water source. Must maintain same.
SEP 292016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 29
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
NOV 72013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 7
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT.
AUG 302012PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 30
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HAM AND EGG SANDWICH ARE HANDLED BY STAFF.MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED H000078849 11
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT MAIN COFFEE SERVICE LINE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 1COMP SINK AT COFFEE LINE.
JUN 212010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 21
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. Following need cleaning: pipes under sinks, gaskets & some shelves of small coolers, due to food stains.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Must fix faucet knob at dipper well (should have continuos flow) -or cap, if not using.
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