JUL 8
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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STARBUCKS COFFEE # 2449.
EAT. 87/100
4015 N LINCOLN AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 8, 2025 · passed
10 of 11 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
10 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION IN REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA.
DEC 32024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 3
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED COFFEE DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON COUNTER TOPS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANLDER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
DEC 152021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2021
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA USED TO STORE BREAKFAST SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EITHER UNISEX BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN NORTH SIDE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 102019FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 10
2019
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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OCT 262017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 26
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE CABINETS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CABIENTS/SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS/GRIME BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA UNDER SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 182016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 18
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES. FOUND PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE FLOOR ACROSS FROM THE MOP SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A 3RD SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA. DURING INSPECTION ONLY FOUND 2 WORKING SINK STOPPERS. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE WET MOP SO AS NOT TO SPILL WATER ON THE FLOOR CREATING A PUDDLE OF WATER.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE ROUTINE INSPECTION.
SEP 292014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 29
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR REAR AREA BY DISH MACHINE,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD REAR AREA, REMOVE ALL DUST PARTICLES,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT DISH MACHINE IN REAR AREA,
AUG 142013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 14
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MICRO WAVE IN STORAGE AREA OVER COMPUTER DESK HAS GRIME IN INTERIOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA,FRONT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA IS SOILED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AROUND COVES, CORNER, AND CREVICES. ALSO MUST REMOVE HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE EMPTY BOXES FROM REAR STORAGE AREA.
AUG 152012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 15
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN TOILET TANK HANDLE INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLREAN/SANITIZE; ALL CABINETS TRHU-OUT PREMSIES, COUNTERS UNDER COFFE MACHINE, AND COOLERS,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET.
JUL 132010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 13
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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 THE FRONT COOLER 2 DOOR NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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.CLEAN FLOOR REAR UNDER 3 COMP. SINK AND BEHIND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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