SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

STARBUCKS RESERVE ROASTERY & TASTING ROOM.

EAT. 83/100

646 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 10, 2026 · passed

7 of 11 inspections passed, with 8 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
18
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Sep 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 10
2026
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP ON ERIE ST. SIDE. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

APR 17
2025
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 16
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK, DELI MEAT HAM, TURKEY, AND CHEESE) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED

OCT 20
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS IN 3RD FLOOR BACK OF HOUSE PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS AND SOME WALLS BEHIDN SHELVING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 10
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Ineffective hair restraints used for food handlers with long hair/ braids, instructed manager to provide proper hair restraints.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Broken hot water knob at 3rd floor kitchen 3-comp sink faucet, instructed to repair and maintain plumbing.

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MAY 18
2022
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 11
2022
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Found about 25 live fruit flies in basement kitchen. instructed to eliminate insects activity. pest control service recommended. priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).

DEC 28
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

UNABLE TO LOCATE AND PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE 2ND FLOOR REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THREE UNISEX RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINKS ON THE 3RD FLOOR AND AT TWO UNISEX RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINKS ON THE 2ND FLOOR. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030-(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND A HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET LOCATED IN THE 4TH FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; FAUCET BASE IS LOOSE AND NOT SECURED ONTO THE HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 3/16/2021 REPORT 2492926 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

MAR 16
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE C0RRESPONDING EQUIPMENT (SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS, MOP, ETC.) OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT # 2402055, DATED 10/6/20, NOT POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AT ALL TIMES, IN PLAIN SIGHT OF CUSTOMERS. NEW SUMMARY GIVEN TO PIC DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIO 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 6
2020
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT SEVERAL HAND WASH SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

SEP 26
2019
PASSED
0 violations

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