Pass

Starbucks

8 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602

Restaurant ZIP 60602 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Sep 23, 2025

Starbucks was last inspected on September 23, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

September 23, 2025 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed opening at left lower corner of right dock door in dumpster area. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: no proof of food handler training provided for any food handlers. Instructed to provide food handler training for all food handlers.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed all necessary items not on premises for complying with procedure available on site when employees respond to vomitting or diarrheal events. Instructed to follow written procedure for employees to follow when responding to vomitting or diarrheal events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 small flies and 3 large flies in facility. Observed small fly activity in front prep area and observed large fly activity in rear prep/dishwashing, front prep and dining area. Instructed to eliminate small and large fly activity in facility and clean affected areas, recommended licensed pest control company service facility on or after 9/15/2025. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed opening at left lower corner of right dock door in dumpster area. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible temperature indicator for measuring surface temperature of utensils and other dishes. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed coffee beans on base of interior of front lower cabinet near handwashing sink in front prep area where bags of coffee beans area stored. Instructed to clean base of interior of front lower cabinet near handwashing sink where bags of coffee beans are stored.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation from inspection report #2605284 dated 10/24/2024 not corrected. Instructed to correct. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued. Must provide waste can with lid in unisex employee restroom for feminine hygiene products.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training provided for any food handlers. Instructed to provide food handler training for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide handwashing signage in employee restroom.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide waste can with lid in unisex employee restroom for feminine hygiene products.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  3. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Ice maker missing side panel, Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: standing water under front prep sink. instructed to prevent water pooling in prep areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.