More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
3 inspections
Canvass
Oct 21, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE EXPRESSO BAR COOLER IN STARBUCKS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MANAGER REPLACED THERMOMETER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. -COS.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 21, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 27, 2023
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 27, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 20, 2023
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OR REAR EXIT DOOR (LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA) AND IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR (IN BETWEEN 2 DOORS).
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT(11-25-2019) POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B) CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR FIRST FLOOR (AMBIENT ROOM - WITH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HANDSINK AND PREP SINK) AREA AND IN REAR WASHROOMS (RECEIVING AREA).
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL CALCIUM BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR TEST STRIPS/STICKERS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS/PLATES (HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WITH GAUGE READING 182F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SURFACE TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE (SURFACE) REGISTERING THERMOMETER TO TAKE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAININTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA (SECOND FLOOR STARBUCK'S AREA) AND IN REAR FIRST FLOOR AMBIENT AIR DISHWASHING ROOM 3 COPARTMENT SINK, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDSINK.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS INFRONT STARBUCK'S PREP/SERVING AREA AND IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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.