Short Form Complaint
Jul 22, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
(NO THERMOMETER IN EQUIPMENT) VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 1-DOOR MILK COOLER BEHIND THE COFFEE FRONT COUNTER AREA IN STARBUCKS FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINYTAIN.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MAINTIN AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE DAIRY COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE DAIRY COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IN REAR PREP FRYING AREA GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN THE SEA FOOD WALK-IN COOLER AND MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND FOOD PREP TABLES IN REAR HOT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE THE CHICKEN ROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES AND VENTILATION FANS INSIDE REACH-IN PROCESS MEAT REAR DISPLAY AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR HOT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE CUTTING TABLES BEHIND MEAT COUNTER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS STORED ON SHELVING IN REAR BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 22, 2026 · Original Source