STARBUCKS COFFEE #2479.

Chicago Health Dept

5400 W DEVON AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

10 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2019.

Last inspected Apr 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 15

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE PREP AREA, T0 PREVENT EMPLOYEES FRIENDS AND CHILDREN ENTERING THE PREP AREA AND PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED,LOCATE, AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAPS/HOLE AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUITS IN THE REAR AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT NUMBER 2015302 DATED 5/9/17 NOT POSTED/DISPLAYED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED/DISPLAYED FOR THE CUSTOMER TO VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(b)CITATION ISSUED

MAY 9

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint in prep areas, shall be repaired/replaced, front counter shelving/racks that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/replaced. Must provide/ barrier/sneeze guard by cold water sink and ice bin area to protect area from public contamination.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in front and rear prep areas that damaged/broken floor tiles, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors in front prep area counter not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage area and by hot water heater not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had peeling paint, missing ceiling tiles in front, rear prep areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling in bsmt storage room had peeling paint/plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.

NOV 12

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

STORAGE CABINETS, SHELVES, SINKS AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS FOR NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE, INC ORNERS AND SUPPLIES NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

NOV 6

2015

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN MIDDLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT, WATER COMING UP FROM AIR GAP FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRAINLINE AND GREASE TRAP TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF DRAIN WATER SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

STORAGE CABINETS, SHELVES, SINKS AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS FOR NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE, INC ORNERS AND SUPPLIES NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

JAN 30

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE MOLD BUILD-UP ABOVE WALL COVING BEHIND DOOR AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST SEAL OPENING AT WALL NEXT TO THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK.

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JAN 8

2013

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 31

2012

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWED, UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS OF DUMPSTERS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DUMPSTER CONTAINERS MUST BE ABLE TO CLOSE TIGHT FITTED TO HELP PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. OVERFLOWED GARBAGE MUST BE REMOVED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (01/07/13).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE CABINET OF 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 22

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Above violation still remaining.

JUL 15

2011

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

Found /observed no inspection summary report posted, visible to customers or on premises from inspection report #250578, dated 6/04/2010, at time of inspection on 7/15/2011.Citation issued #H000071348, with a Court date of 8/18/2011, at 400 W superior in room # 112 at 9:00 AM.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Found /observed previous minor violations (#33,#34, #35)not complied with, from inspection report #250576, dated 6/04/2010. at time of inspection on 7/14/2011. list of minor violations not in compliance from previous inspection report are as follows: #33, storage shelves dry goods not cleaned.Instructed to detail clean and sanitized. #34, Floor in corner and along wallbase in basement not maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor and reseal floor in storage area. #35, Wall in basement not maintained or sealed. Instructed to repair wall to prevent water seepage. Ceiling in basement storage room not maintained. Instructed to seal hole in ceiling and repair.(all of these previous violation must be corrected by 7/22/2011. Citation issued #H000071348, with a court date of 8/18/2011, at 400 W Superior in room # 112 at 9:00 AM.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair/replaced, peeling paint in front counter cabinet, shall be repair/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine not clean, need cleaning, rear storage shelving, and racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), Bsmt storage shelving, racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, storage shelving, and dish machine areas,bar area in 1st floor need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Peeling paint/plaster in front prep/counter areas shall be repair/sealed, cove moulding in rear storage areas shall be repair. Walls that had mold/mildew in bsmt storage areas shall be repair/replaced, and sealed. Ceiling in bsmt, bsmt storage areas that had large hiles, gaps, peeling paint shall be repair/sealed.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Broken light shield in rear kitche area shall be provide, missing light shields in bsmt storage areas, shall be provided.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, prep area, and bathrooms not clean need cleaning.

JUN 4

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Sinks and storage shelves dry goods not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor in corner and along wallbase in basement not maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor and reseal floor in storage area.

Minor Sanitation

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

Wall in basement not maintained or sealed. Instructed to repair wall to prevent water seepage. Ceiling in basement storage room not miantained. Instructed to seal hole in ceiling and repaint.

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