SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

STARBUCKS COFFEE #2372.

YOUR CALL. 51/100

4701 S CICERO AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 11, 2025 · passed

6 of 11 inspections passed, 4 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jun 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 11
2025
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 4
2025
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH SPILLAGE UNDER SHELVING RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED COFFEE GROUNDS AND DUST ALONG WALL BASE IN STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ALONG FLOOR CORNERS OF PREP AREA, AND BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

AUG 12
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP IN CENTER OF OUTTER NORTH & SOUTH DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER COUNTERS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

AUG 3
2022
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 5-6 LIVE LARGE FLIES AND 10- 12 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA,DINING AREAS. AT THIS TIME. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE APEST CONTROL OPETAOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/3/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP IN CENTER OF OUTTER NORTH & SOUTH DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS AT THE PLATE OR THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR STORAGE CABINETS IN PREP AREA.WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARDS, SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER COUNTERS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

FEB 2
2018
PASSED
0 violations
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AUG 5
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. THERE IS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTERS IN THE DUMPSTER CORRAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES SERVES COFFEE AND SANDWICHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPAIR THE MISSING BASEBOARD TILE AGAINST THE WALL IN THE DRIVE THRU AREA.

JUL 30
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HAND WASH SINK NEXT TO FOOD PREP AREA. INSTASLL AND MAINTIAN SPLASH GUARD.

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED 1 SINK STOP PRESENT AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 3 SINK STOPS ARE NEEDED IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. CURRENTLY HOT WATER DISH MACHINE IS USED TO SANITIZE AT 191.0F. SINK STOPS STILL NEED TO BE PURCHASED IN CASE DISH MACHINE MALFUNCTIONS OR IS INOPERABLE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA WITH FAUCET IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAUCET.

JUN 22
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS ARE MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THEM.

JUN 14
2012
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND BAGS OF GARBAGE AND GARBAGE ON THE OUTSIDE AROUND THE TWO DUMPSTERS.OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREA. SOURCE OF FOOD FOR THE INSECT AND RODENTS.SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT THE STOPPERS AND MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THEM.

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STOREROOM CLOSET, AND UNDER AND AROUND THE CABINETS AND THE UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND BACK STOREROOM ALL HAS DUST BUILDUPON THEM.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS THEY ARE DUSTY.

JUL 14
2011
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 9
2011
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

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

CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CRACKED/MISSING WALLBASE IN FRONT AND REAR. REPLACE/REPAIR SAME. SMALL HOLES IN FRONT AND REAR. SEAL ANY HOLES NOTED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR VENTILATION IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.

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