SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

STARBUCK'S COFFEE #2568.

YOUR CALL. 76/100

4365 W IRVING PARK RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 24, 2023 · passed

10 of 16 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
10 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 24
2023
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 21
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES AND DEBRIS SURROUNDING OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUNMPSTER LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND SURROUNDING DEBRIS AND KEEP THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA CLEAN AND FREE OF UNNECESSSARY ITEMS.

OCT 16
2020
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 30
2020
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OSBERVED ABOUT 50 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING BY DOOR LEADING TO REAR DISHWASHING AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND RID OF ALL FRUIT FLIES.

FEB 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH OPENING ACROSS BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET UNDERNEATH REFRIGERATOR FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOME LITTER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

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.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED.

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JUL 21
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND INTERIOR PANEL BOTTOM PART OF THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MAKER WITH GRAY/WHITE/BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SURFACES IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE SURFACES OF THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER DURING INSPECTION. ICE MAKER INTERIOR PANEL SURFACES ARE NOW CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

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

CLEAN AND REMOVE DIRT ON THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH FACIAL HAIR AND BEARD PREPARING SANDWICHES AND COFFEE. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD NET TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

SEP 2
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

No City of Chicago Certified Food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods being prepped or served (milk for lattes, yogurt, etc). Instructed must have city of Chicago Certified Food Manager on site at all times, with the official certificate posted. Serious violation 7-38-012.

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

Found gasket in disrepair in milk cooler in front prep. Must repair and maintain.

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

Found items stored on the floor in rear dry storage area. Must keep all items elevated at least 6 inches above the floor at all times. Operator corrected during inspection.

NOV 30
2015
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 23
2015
FAILED
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

HAND DRYER IN ONE OF THE TWO EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOMS NOT OPERATIONAL AND NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE. NO SOAP IN THE OTHER OF THE TWO WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED TOWELS AND SOAP FOR BOTH WASHROOMS DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

BOTH OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES FOUND OVER FLOWING WITH BAGS OF FOOD WASTE/GARBAGE AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. MANAGEMENT STATES THE ESTABLISHMENT HAS ONCE A WEEK PICK-UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND PROVIDE EITHER MORE FREQUENT GARBAGE PICK-UPS, LARGER OR MORE CONTAINERS FOR WASTE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

OCT 3
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

JUL 29
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS EG MILK, SANDWICHES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MAY 31
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE COFFEE STATION.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT IN BOTH WASHROOMS. WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE THE THREAD ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK OR INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.

MAY 14
2013
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 17
2013
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 6
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SLOW DRAINING OF HANDSINK IN THE REAR SIDE MUST BE FIXED

MINORSanitation
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. COFFEE CABINETS IN FRONT AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DAMAGED BASEWALLS AT THE REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR MUST BE FIXED,PROPERLY SEAL WALLS

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT FIXTURES At the REAR SIDE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

JUN 17
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Storage cabinets, shelves under equipment and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

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

Floor in corners, behind equioment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Walls not sealed around pipes. Instructed to seal and chaulk holes and openings. Light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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