DEC 30
2024
PASS · 0 violations
STARBUCKS COFFEE #13522.
Chicago Health Dept
3232 W FOSTER AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2024.
12 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Dec 2024.
Last inspected Dec 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
VIOLATIONS
29
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2024
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 23
2024
FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR VALID DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO INFORM AND PROVIDE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF HEALTH POLICY WITH EMPLOYEE'S SIGNATURES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR TEST STRIPS/STICKERS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.(HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WITH GAUGE READING FINAL RINSE AT 181F).INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SURFACE TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING SURFACE THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.(SEE COMMENTS).
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (12/19/2023) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED
DEC 19
2023
PASS 1 violation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED TOILET IN LEFT HAND TOILET ROOM NOT FLUSHING ADEQUATELY. TOILET MUST BE FLUSHED MULTIPLE TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
MAY 28
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HOSE ON OUTSIDE WALL BY SIDE EXIT DOOR TO BE ATTACHED TO FAUCET WITHOUT BACKFLOW PREVENTION
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS BY MOP SINK AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY BEHIND ICE MAKER
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 12-2019. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B),NO CITATION ISSUED
DEC 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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NOV 25
2019
FAIL 6 violations 4 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN WASH ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. -
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING APPROX:3"INCH GAPS ALL ACROSS THE CENTERS OF LIDS OF MENTIONED DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LIDS, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTERS COFFEE PREPARATION AREA EXCESSIVE COFFEE BEAN DEBRIS SPILLAGE SHOWED MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
JUN 26
2017
PASS 1 violation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE OPENING/ENTRYWAY(FROM THE CUSTOMER AREA)TO THE FRONT "COFFEE PREPARATION " AREA HAS NO BARRIER/PROTECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER/PROTECTION TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
JUN 19
2017
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED,WITH EXCESSIVE OVERFLOW OF CARBOARD BOXES LIDS TO DUMPSTER NOT COVERED.INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER COVERED AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE IT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE OPENING/ENTRYWAY(FROM THE CUSTOMER AREA)TO THE FRONT "COFFEE PREPARATION " AREA HAS NO BARRIER/PROTECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER/PROTECTION TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING AT REAR DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AT SAID EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 8
2016
PASS 1 violation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE MILK COOLERS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 13
2014
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
COUNTERS AND STORAGE CABINETS UNDER COUNTER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND DRAINS DAILY.
JUL 23
2014
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FRONT PREP COUNTER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT COVERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS INSIDE ALL COVERS.
OCT 16
2012
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE OF THE DRAWER AND CABINETS UNDER THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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