STARBUCKS COFFEE #11719.

Chicago Health Dept

116 S HALSTED ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Dec 2015).

8 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Dec 2015.

Last inspected Dec 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 3

2015

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AND VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL THE SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WASHROOMS.

NOV 17

2014

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 10

2014

FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH FOOD WASTE GARBAGE BAGS AND UNABLE TO CLOSE AND BE TIGHT FITTING/RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. RECOMMEND OBTAINING LARGER OR MORE RECEPTACLES, MORE FREQUENT GARBAGE PICK-UP OR LOCKS FOR LIDS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

NOV 5

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN FRONT SERVING AREA, THREE COMP SINK AND REAR STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FROM FAUCET AT THREE COMP SINK WHEN IN USE.

DEC 6

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS AND FRONT SERVICE COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SERVICE COUNTER IN CORNER TO REMOVE COFFEE BEANS. ALSO FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE UNDER 3 COMP SINK AND STORAGE SHELVING NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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NOV 22

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. the floor grout is missing around the cut off pipes behind the barista area coolers, clean and repair the floor to reduce the wet and smelly buildup.

NOV 15

2011

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. Both dumpsters are overfilled and the doors are resting on 2 feet of garbage. The dumpsters must be tightly closed to prevent pest harborage and feeding.

Minor Sanitation

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

APR 21

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. Last summary report from 4/20/09 visit not posted for customers view (unable to locate). Must post visibly for customers, per health code.

Minor Sanitation

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. Interior floor of 2-front coolers need cleaning due to spills/stains.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors under cabinets at front sinks need detailed cleaning due to food debris/spills.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 loose faucet head at dump sink by service line to prevent water damage to countertop.

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