SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TARGET STORE # 1889.

BEAT. 48/100

1154 S CLARK ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 7, 2024 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 18 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
8 passed · 8 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 7
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND WASH SOLUTION FAUCET MISSING FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND 3 SINGLE DOORS LOCATED ON ROOSEVELT ENTRANCE BROKEN AND UNABLE TO STAY CLOSED WITHOUT BEING LOCKED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

AUG 31
2022
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 10
2022
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 1
2022
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA OF STARBUCKS INCLUDING ON PAPAER TOWELS AND ON EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED 7 SMALL FLIES IN DISH AREA OF STARBUCKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AFFECTED AREAS ACCORDINGLY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

JUN 17
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, MILK) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM/ REAR PREP OF STARBUCKS. ALSO NOTED NO HANDWASHNG CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN STARBUCKS STORAGE ROOM AREA/ DISHROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM/ REAR PREP OF STARBUCKS. ALSO NOTED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN STARBUCKS STORAGE ROOM AREA/ DISHROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C).

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOUND 2 EMPLOYEES IN STARBUCKS FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN STARBUCKS FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND MISSING LIGHT BULB IN FIRST REACH IN 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN STARBUCKS REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ALSO NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN CEILING OF STARBUCKS REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE FOR CUSTOMERS TO SEE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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DEC 26
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR THE EMPLOYEES AT STARBUCKS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 16
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

FOUND THE PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2059753 DATED 06/07/2017 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. -#18-FOUND 16 SMALL, LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS, STORAGE RACKS AND BOXES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND 5 IN THE FRONT OF THE STARBUCKS FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. FOUND A TOTAL OF 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING/WALLS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIND BREEDING SOURCE, ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES AND CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

SEE VIOLATION #14.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND THE NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED JUNE 7, 2017 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. I POSTED THE SUMMARY AT THE GUEST SERVICE, INSTRUCTED TO LEAVE SUMMARY POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)

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

FOUND THE LOWER RUBBER GASKET ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLER (CLOSEST TO THE WINDOW) IN STARBUCK'S FRONT FOOD PREPARATION IN POOR REPAIR-NOT ATTACHED/HANGING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER THE SINK, COOLERS AND IN THE CORNERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.

JUN 7
2017
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

FOUND 16 SMALL, LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS, STORAGE RACKS AND BOXES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND 5 IN THE FRONT OF THE STARBUCKS FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED FROM REPORT #1981594 DATED 01/17/2017. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 32-INSTRUCTED TO SHORTEN THE SANITIZER DISPENSER HOSE IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT DOES NOT REST IN THE WATER WHEN FILLED UP. MAINTAIN SAME. 42- INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

FOUND THE LOWER RUBBER GASKET ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLER (CLOSEST TO THE WINDOW) IN STARBUCK'S FRONT FOOD PREPARATION IN POOR REPAIR-NOT ATTACHED/HANGING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION COOLERS OF THE STARBUCK'S FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS FOOD/BEVERAGE SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER THE SINK, COOLERS AND IN THE CORNERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.

JAN 17
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO SHORTEN THE SANITIZER DISPENSER HOSE IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT DOES NOT REST IN THE WATER WHEN FILLED UP. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

DEC 20
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
0 violations
DEC 7
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITATION, FOUND UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT 3-COMP SINK WITHOUT SANITIZING STEP. INSTRUCTED MGR TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS PROPERLY. CRITICAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-030.

JUN 28
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DUST BUILD-UP ON STARBUCKS PREP COOLER FAN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER AT DAIRY COOLER AT STARBUCKS.

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

MUST CLEAN ALL DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINET AND GARBAGE CABINET TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND SPILLS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT STARBUCKS FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE PIZZA OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 27
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, PORK, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

OCT 18
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AT STARBUCKS AND PIZZA HUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE GRAB AND GO REACH IN COOLER AT STARBUCKS FRONT LINE. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

MAY 7
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. (PIZZA, HOT DOGS,ETC)

APR 16
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

see report dated 7-1-10.

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

see report dated 7-1-10.

APR 1
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. Found hot holding unit at improper temperatures at 127.F. critical violation. citation issued. Tagged hot holding unit.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. Found 6 egg and cheese sandwiches at improper hot holding temperatures . (temperatures observed 121.2F, 126.5F, and 125.4F). critical violation. citation issued.

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. Found no city of chicago sanitation manager on premises while handling potentially hazardous food. (handles pizza, chicken salads, and breakfast sandwiches. serious violation. citation issued.

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. Found exterior of dish machine not clean/delimed at pizza hut.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floors not clean along walls at rear storage areas.

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