Starbucks Coffee #17743
Chicago Health Dept
6108 N WESTERN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2021.
11 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Oct 2021.
Last inspected Oct 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.
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Inspection history
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. TRASH MUST BE STORED INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE SO THAT THEY ARE IN INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
MUST CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE AND WALL BASE.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOM, AND IN THE DINING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE FLOOR ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE AND WALL BASE.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
PASS 3 violations
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEES WORE WATCHES ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. MUST NOT WORE UNPROVED JEWELRY ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER TOPS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT
NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING
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OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEES WORE WATCHES ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. MUST NOT WORE UNPROVED JEWELRY ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER TOPS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. MUST KEEP DUMPSTERS COVERED AT ALL TIME.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED
NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
MUST NOT WORE UNPROVED JEWELRY ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER TOPS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
MUST PROVIDE PROPER TRASHCANS WITH COVER FOR LADY'S WASHROOM
NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED AND DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7.42.010(b) CITATION ISSUED
PASS 2 violations
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE SYRUPS AND SUGAR DRINKS AREA MIXED. MUST ALSO MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTILATION AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PASS 1 violation
OBSERVED ALL FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL. PULL OUT ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN IN DETAIL. MAINTAIN FLOORS IN A CLEAN AND SANITIARY CONDITION
OBSERVED DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING UNABLE TO CLOSE WITH CARDBOARD BOXES INCLUDING COFFEE SYRUP CONTAINERS AND FOOD WASTE. FACILITY MUST INCREASE FREQUENCY OF PICK UP OR HAVE LARGER DUMPSTER TO MAKE SURE ALL DUMPSTERS ARE COVERED AT ALL TIMES AND COMPLETLY RODETPROOF. AREA AROUND DUMPSTERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED ALL FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL. PULL OUT ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN IN DETAIL. MAINTAIN FLOORS IN A CLEAN AND SANITIARY CONDITION.
PASS 2 violations
Cooler shelving/racks in coolers by front counter not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Floors by front counter area, and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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