APR 11
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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STARBUCKS COFFEE #22423.
YOUR CALL. 71/100
1230 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 11, 2025 · passed
6 of 11 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Oct 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR BASE OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN THE REAR AND THE LOWER REACH INS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OCT 12024PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 1
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENING AT LEFT CORNER OF BASE OF OUTER ENTRANCE FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EASTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EASTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
DEC 72023PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 7
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 NON-SERVICE DOGS ON SITE. MANAGER/STAFF ON SITE ADDRESSED 4/6 CUSTOMERS WHILE ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL NON-SERVICE ANIMALS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DOGS, IS NOT ON SITE. PRIORTY FOUNDATION 7-40-060 CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 232023FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 23
2023
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
HOT WATER RINSE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS LESS THAN 180F AND IS MEASURED AT 135.5F. FACILITY MUST REPAIR UNIT SO THAT HOT RINSE IS MAINTAINED BETWEEN 180-194F. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO HAVE TAG REMOVED BY A HEALTH INSPECTOR ONCE DISH MACHINE IS PROPERLY REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXTERIOR DUMPSTERES OVERFILLED WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED AND SECURED PROPERLY. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT DUMPSTERS ARE NOT OVER FILLED AND LIDS ARE SEALED CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B) CITATION ISSUED.
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JUN 262023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 26
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: OBSERVED OPEN HOLE IN WALL NEAR THE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY, CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
JUN 202023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 20
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS PREPAPRED FOODS SUCH AS SANDWICHES AND DRINKS PREPARED, AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED ON SITE. CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED DURING EXIT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: OBSERVED OPEN HOLE IN WALL NEAR THE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY, CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
JUN 122023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 12
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO DISPOSEABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED ON SITE AT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER PROVIDED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TEMPERATURE OF MILKS IN THE 2DOOR COOLER NEAR REGISTER MEASURED BETWEEN 46-47F. ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F AND BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 7 GALLONS (30 POUNDS OF MILK) AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $40.00 DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
2 DOOR COOLER NEAR REGISTER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48F. ALL TCS FOODS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED (SEE VIOLATION #22). COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO HAVE TAG REMOVED BY A HEALTH INSPECTOR ONCE 2 DOOR COOLER IS PROPERLY REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-05 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FOUR NON-SERVICE DOGS ON SITE. MANAGER ON SITE ADDRESSED CUSTOMER WHILE ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL NON-SERVICE ANIMALS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DOGS, IS NOT ON SITE. PRIORTY FOUNDATION 7-40-060 CITATION ISSUED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES HEAVILY SOILED WITH GARBAGE ACCUMILATION AROUND DUMPSTERS ON GROUND. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. WHILE ON SITE, LRS ARRIVED ON SITE AND CLEANED OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b) CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPEN HOLE IN WALL NEAR THE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY, CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
NOV 292022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 29
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
NOV 252022FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 25
2022
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER HOT WATER OF SOUTH EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK OF 72.1F AND WEST EMPLOYEE WASHROOM OF 58.7F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
OCT 42021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 4
2021
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED INDOOR GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND PLASTIC, CARDBOARD, FOOD WASTE, AND OTHER GARBAGE INSIDE SITTING BY CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INDOOR AREA WHERE DUMPSTERS ARE LOCATED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT FOOD PREP COUNTERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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