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.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
31
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2021

Inspection history

OCT 12
2021
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 4
2021
FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.

Critical Pest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

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.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA.

AUG 27
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE AND WALL BASE.

AUG 20
2021
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE AND WALL BASE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

JUL 2
2020
PASS 3 violations
Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEES WORE WATCHES ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. MUST NOT WORE UNPROVED JEWELRY ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER TOPS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT

Serious Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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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JUN 25
2020
FAIL 4 violations
Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEES WORE WATCHES ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. MUST NOT WORE UNPROVED JEWELRY ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER TOPS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

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

Serious Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MAR 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-010

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST NOT WORE UNPROVED JEWELRY ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER TOPS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE PROPER TRASHCANS WITH COVER FOR LADY'S WASHROOM

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Serious Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Other
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED AND DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7.42.010(b) CITATION ISSUED

AUG 18
2017
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

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

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTILATION AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 17
2016
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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

AUG 5
2016
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

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

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

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.

NOV 17
2015
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Cooler shelving/racks in coolers by front counter not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Floors by front counter area, and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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