OCT 24
2025
PASS 1 violation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
WEST WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
Starbucks Coffee #2252
Chicago Health Dept
4159 W PETERSON AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Oct 2025).
15 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2025.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
39
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2025
Inspection history
NOV 4
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER APPROVED HAND DRYING AID FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO WAREWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE PLASTIC LID WITH LARGE CRACK/MISSING PARTS AND IN POOR REPAIR, BUT SECURELY CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE LID TO ELIMINATE CRACKS OR GAPS AND MAINTAIN ALL WASTE RECEPTACLES, ENCLOSURES, AND AREAS IN GOOD REPAIR.
NOV 15
2023
PASS 2 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK INTERIOR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
JUN 17
2022
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 6
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS NO KIT/CLEAN-UP ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. THE (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE NORTH 2 DOOR MILK COOLER AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS PROVIDED FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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MAY 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
TWO MALE EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITH FACIAL HAIR AND BEARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT OR BEARD NET TO CONFINE THE FACIAL HAIR AND BEARD.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR AREA WITH REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CEILING PANEL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL WIRE RACK SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE AREA, UNDERNEATH ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 16
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Found White milk 28oz at 50.1F,Half&Half 53.0F 1/2,Dean pure dairy heavy whipping cream 48.4F-44.4F2 2-2 quart. Manger denature Milk during inspection. Instructed all potentially hazardous food needs to be maintain at 40F . Critical violation 7-38-005 A
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
calking around exposed hand sink in the prep counter area front, Reach in cooler located in rear area shelf's need to be repair or replace due peeling paint and rust. Front counter open to customers not protected which is leading into the front prep area. needs a barrier.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Ice machine in the rear area needs detail cleaning, notice black spots on tub. cooler near in rear area kitchen area shelf's, racks, crevices need detail cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in the rear storage not clean inside the closest door. under the 3 compartment sink, front prep area counter, under and around heavy equipment in prep area.
AUG 26
2015
PASS 2 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENTILATION AND LIGHT COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.
AUG 19
2015
FAIL 3 violations
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. WHILE DRAINING WATER IN MIDDLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER COMING UP FROM AIR GAP FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRAINLINE AND GREASER TRAP TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF DRAIN WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENTILATION AND LIGHT COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.
MAR 13
2014
PASS 2 violations
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MANY EMPTY CARD BOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES. ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 10
2012
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 27
2012
FAIL 5 violations
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Found no sneeze guard between customers and drink preparation area, drinks(foods) not protected from public, citation issued
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around exposed hand sink in rear kitchen area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Front counter cabinet shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear kitchen area under storage shelving, water filters not clean, need detailed cleaning.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in rear kitchen area not clean, need cleaning.
JUL 8
2011
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks need cleaning, storage shelving/racks in rear storage areas need cleaning(detailed).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear storage areas under shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors under front counter need repairing by drain pipes.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling tiles /walls in rear kitchen area not clean need detailed cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, prep area, and bathrooms, not clean need detailed cleaning.
OCT 5
2010
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Interior ice machine panel, storage cabinets under counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor in corners, under equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. 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 not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
APR 28
2010
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Interior ice machine panel, storage cabinets under counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor in corners, under equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. 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 not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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