SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

STARBUCK'S COFFEE #2636.

EAT. 81/100

1701 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 24, 2025 · passed

11 of 17 inspections passed, with 9 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jun 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 24
2025
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 19
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FREEZERS ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMERS WITH NO LOCKS IN THE LOBBY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE LOCKS ON FREEZERS WHEN NOT IN USE TO AVOID ANY TAMPERING BY CONSUMERS.

DEC 22
2023
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 1
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COUNTER TOPS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 26
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

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FEB 24
2021
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE LOCATED IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 66F LOCATED IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE IRREVERISBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDEDAND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 15
2020
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

LOW PRESSURE NOTED AT REAR PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

SEP 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT PREMISES 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET WASHING SINKS FAUCETS IN PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA AND WASHROOMS. WATER TEMPERATURE UPON ARRIVAL WAS BETWEEN 67.5F TO 68.4F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER AND MUST OPERATE WITH CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. PLUMBER ON SITE HOT WATER HAS BEEN REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. HOT WATER NOW AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE NOW RANGING BETWEEN 100.0 TO 120.0F.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.COS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 23
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS.

DEC 7
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SANDWICHES ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOORS OF TWO DOORS REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE ALSO INTERIOR METAL PANEL BENDED AT LEFT DOOR OF THE MENTIONED UNIT.NEED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUBBER GASKET AND METAL PANEL. WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ENCASE,OR RELOCATE STOCK.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT,SPECIALLY ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE LEG OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER TOP,NEED TO CLEAN

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

NO GREASE TRAP PROVIDED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR DISH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IT OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION IF ONE IS ALREADY INSTALLED.

NOV 30
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 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

SMALL FLIES OBSERVED IN TWO DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE PREMISES: AROUND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND AT FRONT SERVING AREA(ON WALLS CABINETS AND COFFEE BAGS).OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED A GAPS OF 1/4" TO 1/2"OPENING ON BOTTOM FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR(BOTH SIDES),INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/PROOF DOOR AND REMOVE FLIES.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOORS OF TWO DOORS REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE ALSO INTERIOR METAL PANEL BENDED AT LEFT DOOR OF THE MENTIONED UNIT.NEED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUBBER GASKET AND METAL PANEL. WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ENCASE,OR RELOCATE STOCK.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

INSIDE THE CABINET OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT AREA WITH DEBRIS AND WET ITEMS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESS COFFEE GRIND UNDER THE SMALL APPLIANCE ON TOP THE SERVING COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT,SPECIALLY ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE LEG OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER TOP,NEED TO CLEAN.

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

NO GREASE TRAP PROVIDED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR DISH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IT OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION IF ONE IS ALREADY INSTALLED.

OCT 23
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS TO REMOVE DEAD FLIES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS AT 1ST FLOOR SERVICE AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. ALL FOOD PRODUCTS AND CUPS MUST BE UP OFF THE FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

WALLS IN SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMNETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

OCT 21
2015
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

HANDSINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WITH HOT WATER AT 77 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE HOT WATER REPAIRED. MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT HANDSINKS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE HANDSINK IN REAR AREA TO WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 20-22 FRUIT FLIES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER ON WALL AND CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITAIZE ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-20-15 REPORT# 1497959 INSP#386 #34 SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT, PREP, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS #33 CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, #35 CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA(DEAD INSECTS, DEBRIS). SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA(ABOVE MUGS, LEMONADE, DRINK MIX, ETC), MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS TO REMOVE DEAD FLIES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS AT 1ST FLOOR SERVICE AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. ALL FOOD PRODUCTS AND CUPS MUST BE UP OFF THE FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

WALLS IN SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMNETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 20
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

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

SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT, PREP, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA(DEAD INSECTS, DEBRIS). SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA(ABOVE MUGS, LEMONADE, DRINK MIX, ETC).

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DESK IN REAR DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN BASEMENT WHERE FOOD ITEMS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED.

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

REPAIR HEATING/COOLING EQUIPMENT LEAK IN BASEMENT.

SEP 12
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Interior ice machine, sinks, counter tops and storage cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Second exposed handsink in rear not provided with hot water supply. Instructed to repair sink and supply hot running water.

SEP 5
2013
FAILED
7 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

Evidence of insects found on premises. Observed 30 plus gnats on wallls and and cabinets in front prep area. Instructed to remove all live insects, detail clean and sanitize areas and have licensed pest control service premsies. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

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

Outside garbage dumpster oveflowing and not rodent/insect proofed. Observed two garbage dumpsters overflowing with trash and debris, lids can not closed and completely elevate with garbage creating rodent and insect nuisance. Instructed that garbage dumpster and lids must be tight fitting at all time to prevent insect and rodent nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

No Certified Food Manager on premises or certificate posted when potentially hazarodus foods-sandwiches are being prepared and served. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation and city of chicago certificate posted. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

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

Interior ice machine, sinks, counter tops and storage cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Second exposed handsink in rear not provided with hot water supply. Instructed to repair sink and supply hot running water.

JUN 8
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE SHIELVES IN THE BASEMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

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

CLEAN THE BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

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