STARBUCKS COFFEE #2370

1602 N Wells ST, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Restaurant

20 inspections

1. ComplaintJun 10, 2025

   3 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMENDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE PUT THE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • NOTED EMPLOYEE FOOD STORED AT THE SAME REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH CUSTOMER FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE THEIR FOOD.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
2. Short Form ComplaintMar 18, 2024

   6 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA I-DOOR MILK COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FRONT PREP AREA PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MUST MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORED PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
3. ComplaintMar 1, 2024

   8 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA I-DOOR MILK COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FRONT PREP AREA PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MUST MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORED PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
   • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
     • OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON PREMISES IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION#2576582 ON 05/31/2023. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
4. Short Form ComplaintOct 6, 2023

   0 infractions

5. ComplaintMay 31, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED LARGE NON-SERVICE DOG JUMPING NEAR GRAB-AND-GO COUNTER. DID NOT OBSERVE EMPLOYEES NEAR BY ADDRESS CUSTOMER. MANAGER ON SITE ADDRESSED CUSTOMER AND CONFIRMED IT WAS NOT A SERVICE ANIMAL AND CUSTOMER LEFT THE PREMISES. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL NON-SERVICE ANIMALS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DOGS, IS NOT ON SITE. PRIORTY FOUNDATION 7-40-060 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
     • OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2457054 DATED 11/25/2020. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
6. CanvassNov 25, 2020

   3 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE. MUST PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
7. CanvassDec 8, 2017

   3 infractions

   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • NOTED FLOORS DIRTY UNDER DISH MACHINE,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRY STOAGE NEXT TO OFFICE DESK.INSTRCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT THESE AREAS.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • NOTED CEILING PANEL STAINED ADJACENT TO ICE MACHINE AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO REPLACE CEILING PANEL AT AREA MENTIONED.
   • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
     • NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SLEEVE OR SANITZING SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP.
8. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 31, 2016

   0 infractions

9. CanvassAug 29, 2016

   2 infractions

   • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
     • OBSERVED THE REACH IN COOLER AT THE CHECK OUT COUNTER TO BE HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 68 DEGREES WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING FACILITIES AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
   • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
     • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED IN THE OPEN FACE COOLER AT THE CHECK OUT LINE: YOGURT, 67 DEGREES 3 LBS/$32; BEEF WRAP, 68 DEGREES, 2.5 LBS/$35; VARIOUS DELI MEAT SANDWICHES, 68 DEGREES, 8 LBS/$80; EGGS, 68 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$36. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THESE PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
10. ComplaintAug 28, 2015

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN WITH COFFEE SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAITNAIN ALL INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AND VENT. ALL CEILING TILES MUST BE CLEANED OR REPLACED AND VENT MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
11. Complaint Re-InspectionJul 28, 2014

    0 infractions

12. ComplaintJul 21, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER(X3). ONE WITH LID WIDE OPEN AND OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. THE OTHER TWO DUMPSTER WITH NO LIDS AT ALL AND WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE TOO. DUMPSTER ARE NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER THAT ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID MUST BE CLOSED ALL THE TIMES WITHOUT OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. AND DUMPSTER MUST HAVE A TIGHT FITTING LID AND MUST BE RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA/DISHWASHING AND FRONT SERVING AREA, ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER,UNDER ALL THE DRY STORAGE SHEVINGS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE ICE MAKER CLOSE TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
13. CanvassAug 23, 2013

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MISSING THERMOMETER AT FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE
14. Recent InspectionJul 5, 2011

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • VIOLATION REMAINS FROM #525350 ON 6-20-11.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 6-20-11 #525350.
15. Complaint Re-InspectionJun 29, 2011

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525345.
    • 34. 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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525345.
16. ComplaintJun 20, 2011

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//OBSERVE FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF DOOR HAS 1/4"-1" GAP BETWEEN FRONT DOORS.
    • 21. * 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 PERSON ON PREMISES WITH A CITY FOOD SANITATION AT THIS TIME OF OPERATION POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS DRY STORAGE NEED CLEANING
    • 34. 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.//FLOORS UNDER & AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING.
17. Short Form ComplaintJan 24, 2011

    1 infraction

    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 7/22/10 WAS NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS. THE SUMMARY REPORT WAS FOUND IN THE FILE CABINET IN THE OFFICE AREA. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A NEW COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT WHERE IT IS VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
18. Short Form ComplaintOct 27, 2010

    0 infractions

19. Complaint Re-InspectionJul 22, 2010

    0 infractions

20. ComplaintJul 21, 2010

    7 infractions

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES MAKING DRINKS,SERVING CUSTOMERS AND HANDLING OFFICE RELATED TASKS WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING HANDS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 9. 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. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ANY SINKS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO CLEAN COUNTER TOPS UNDER ALL TABLE TOP EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. CLEAN SINK IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
    • 34. 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS BEHIND DISH MACHINE,UNDER 3 COMP SINK,BEHIND GARBAGE CAN AND UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND REMOVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN DINING AREAS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 35. 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. MUST REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS IN MENS WASHROOM.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE DUST AND DEAD INSECTS. ALSO, LIGHT FIXTURE IN WOMENS WASHROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR AND IS HANGING BY A WIRE. MUST REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE,DISH WASHING,EMPLOYEE BREAK AND OFFICE AREAS. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND DISCARD EMPLOYEE LUNCH AND BREAK WASTE. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS IN FRONT DINING AREA AND STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.