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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Starbucks Coffee #2252

4159 W Peterson Ave

Last inspected Oct 24, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Canvass

Oct 24, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

WEST WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 24, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 4, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER APPROVED HAND DRYING AID FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO WAREWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE PLASTIC LID WITH LARGE CRACK/MISSING PARTS AND IN POOR REPAIR, BUT SECURELY CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE LID TO ELIMINATE CRACKS OR GAPS AND MAINTAIN ALL WASTE RECEPTACLES, ENCLOSURES, AND AREAS IN GOOD REPAIR.

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 4, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 15, 2023

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK INTERIOR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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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notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 15, 2023 · Original Source

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