APR 14
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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STARBUCKS COFFEE #236.
YOUR CALL. 72/100
39 W DIVISION ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 14, 2025 · passed
11 of 17 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
11 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LIGHT BUILD UP OF COFFEE BEANS, GRIND AND WHAT APPEARS TO BE DRYING COFFEE STAINS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AND PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE EDGE OF THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
NOV 152022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 15
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 102021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 10
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
APR 242020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 24
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COFFE WITH MILK.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
17. PROPER DISPOSITION OF RETURNED, PREVIOUSLY SERVED, RECONDITIONED & UNSAFE FOOD
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MAR 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-304.11: **C** Mechanical- Ventilation OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S RESTROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
MAR 132019FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 13
2019
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE INADEQUATELY WASHING AT 107 F . THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 150 F . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LID UNABLE TO CLOSE WHILE IN USE. RECEPTACLES SHALL BE KEPT COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS IF KEPT OUTSIDE THE RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S RESTROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
MAY 82018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 8
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Observed 1 bucket of sanitizing solution stored on floor, at front counter area. Instructed manager to elevate at least 6 inches off the floor. Maintain at all times.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Observed food handler at front counter area without hair restraint. Informed manager that food handler must wear proper hair restraints, to prevent possible contamination. Instructed manager to ensure proper hair restraints. Maintain said.
JAN 202017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE WARPED CORNER DOOR THRESHOLD AT THE INTERIOR EXIT DOOR ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES. FOUND LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER THE NITRO COLD BREW MACHINE AND THE COFFEE SERVICE LINE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS IN THE 1ST TWO AISLES OF STORAGE RACKS (BY MOP SINK AND ACROSS FROM THE COMPUTER TERMINAL).
AUG 292016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 29
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AT THE MILK PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INDSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 22015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 2
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE PREP AREA WITH COFFEE SPILLS AND WET FLOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITH DUST AND FOOD PARTICLES.
JAN 82014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 8
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES BELOW THE OVENS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
SEP 102013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 10
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE SYRUP.
SEP 142012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 14
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
A BARRIER MUST BE PROVIDED BEHIND THE COUNTER FOR CUPS, SYRUPS IN PUMPS & OTHER UTENSILD USED FOR PREPPING FLAVORED COFFEES, TO PREVENT TAMPERING OR CONTAMINATION OF SAID ITEMS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
AIR VENT OF THE DISPLAY CASE MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS OR DUST.
OCT 182011FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 18
2011
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED PINK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE MACHINE. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT BEING MAINTAINED CLEAN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES STACKED ON THE GROUND AGAINST THE DUMPSTER AND BUILDING WALL. OBSERVED GARBAGE LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE INSIDE OF THE DUMPSTER. ALSO OBSERVED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE OF THE EXIT DOOR, AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND ALONG THE BUILDING WALLS. ALSO OBSERVED LIQUID WASTE ON THE GROUND IN FRONT OF THE DUMPSTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COFFEE SERVICE COUNTER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED SEVERAL RODENT BURROWS OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST SEAL THE OPENINGS WITH CONCRETE.
OCT 272010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 27
2010
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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