SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

STARBUCKS COFFEE #2494.

YOUR CALL. 59/100

1157 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 31, 2025 · passed

5 of 11 inspections passed, 3 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Jan 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 31
2025
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 25
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED BROKEN AND MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE MOP SINK/ CLEANING SUPPLIES STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SOME "GRAB AND GO" FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE IN THE REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT ALLERGEN INFORMATION ON LABELS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

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

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

DEC 23
2019
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

- NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. -

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

- OBSERVED THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM ON THE LEFT NOT PROVIDING ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IS 88.6F AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE ALL HANDWASH SINKS TO MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. -

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

- OBSERVED SOME "GRAB AND GO" FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE IN THE REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT ALLERGEN INFORMATION ON LABELS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

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

- OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE TOILET ROOM ON THE RIGHT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

SEP 14
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 THE PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO REVIEWED HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY WITH EMPLOYEES.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.112 OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SANITIZING RINSE TOO LOW AT 112.0F. MUST HAVE MACHINE REPAIRED TO ACHIEVE PROPER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE OF 180.0F. DISHMACHINE TAGGED INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZED UTENSILS ON 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTERS NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE ESPRESSO UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR SURROUNDING ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN CUSTUMERS WASHROOM #1 IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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NOV 3
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN COFFEE DEBRIS FROM CONTACT SURFACES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

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

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHTS SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

AUG 22
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1950450 8/15/16 #18 STILL FINDING SIDE DOOR WITH A APPX."1/2" IN LEFT CORNER AND REAR DOOR SWEEP BROKEN.#29-SPLASH GUARD NOT INSTALLED ON REAR HANDSINK WHERE FOOD PRODUCT IS STORED.#33-INTERIOR CABINETS AND DRAWERS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NOT CLEAN.#34-FLOOR UNDER FRONT SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN,REMOVE ALL CUPS AND GARBAGE FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER WENT TO HARDWARE STORE TO PURCHASE DOOR SWEEPS AND INSTALL THEM DURING INSPECTION.A WORK ORDER FOR SPLASHGUARD IS PROVIDED.CABINETS AND FLOORS ARE BEING CLEANED DURING INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK,FRONT SANDWICH PREP COOLER.

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

Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE 1 MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK

AUG 15
2016
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 8 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,MENU BOARD AND DINING AREA.ALSO SIDEDOOR HAS A APPX."1/2" OPENING IN LEFT CORNER AND REAR DOOR SWEEP IS BROKEN.WASTE AND FOOD DEBRI ACCUMULATED IN FLOOR DRAIN NEAR ICE MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE DEBRI FROM FLOOR DRAINS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE.REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/15/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVER FLOWING WITH GARBAGE ABOVE THE RIM AND LIDS WIDE OPENED .MUST REMOVE GARBAGE FOR LIDS TO BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING.MUST MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1575813 9/21/15 NOT CORRECTED #32-SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON REAR HAND SINK WHERE BOXES OF FOOD PRODUCTS ARE STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO SINK.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN#33-INTERIOR OF CABINETS AND DRAWERS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNCLEA WITH FOOD DEBRI.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN#34-FLOOR UNDER SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN,REMOVE ALL CUPS AND GARBAGE FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

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

MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FAUCET AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.,FRONT SANDWICH PREP COOLER.

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

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA

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

MUST PROVIDE 1 MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.

SEP 21
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON REAR HAND SINK. BOXES OF FOOD PRODUCT STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARDS.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CABINETS AND DRAWERS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL DRAWERS AND CABINETS.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR REMOVE ALL CUPS AND GARBAGE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 14
2015
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED 2 DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. OBSERVED BOTH DUMPSTERS NOT RODENTPROOF. MUST MAKE SURE ALL BOXES ARE BROKEN DOWN SO THAT LIDS CAN CLOSE AND DUMPSTERS ARE RODENTPROOF AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON REAR HAND SINK. BOXES OF FOOD PRODUCT STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARDS.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CABINETS AND DRAWERS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL DRAWERS AND CABINETS.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR REMOVE ALL CUPS AND GARBAGE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 30
2013
PASSED
0 violations

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