Starbucks
111 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616
Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Dec 23, 2025
Starbucks was last inspected on December 23, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
December 23, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 critical-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing handwash signage at front counter prep handsink. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspection history
8 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed an employee in the food prep area not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed manager to have all employees in the food prep area to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the top of the pipe under the middle comparment of the 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to fix leak and maintain good plumbing.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the floor drains and the floors in the corners and under/around heavy equipment with food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all floor drains and floors throughout.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found the interior/exterior of the floor drains and the floors under the sinks, ice machine, in the corners and under the coolers with dirt, food and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain the interior/exterior of the floor drains and floors throughout.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found the mops not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up for proper drying when not in use. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: The floor drain under the three comp sink needs cleaning; clean and maintain floor drain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: - observed no policy in place for employee health. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued. 90 days given to comply.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: - observed no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 90 days given to comply.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no policy in place for employee health. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued. 90 days given to comply.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 90 days given to comply.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Dishmachine not operating adequqtely to dispense detergents and sanitizers. Must repair. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025. No citation issued. Machine tagged held for inspection.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.