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Starbucks

Name: Starbucks
Address: 17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL, 60603, US

17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603

Pass with Conditions · as of Mar 30, 2026

Starbucks was last inspected on March 30, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 8 violations, 3 of them critical.

Latest inspection

March 30, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

3 critical3 general2 paperwork

CriticalManagement & training

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

Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 (b-d) : must adjust 1st sink faucet in women's toilet room to stay on longer for hand washing.

Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

Inspector’s note: : 5-202.12 (b-d) : must adjust 1st sink faucet in women's toilet room to stay on longer for hand washing.

Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
GeneralFacility upkeep

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gasket on front 1- door sandwich prep cooler.

Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
GeneralFacility upkeep

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean debris build up from counter tops,storage cabinets,interior panel of ice machine,exterior of coffee machines.

Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
GeneralFacility upkeep

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 : must repair or replace leaky pipe at dumpsink.

Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
PaperworkManagement & training

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (egg& sausage sandwiches,milk,wraps,chicken,etc.)must be on site at all times.(priority foundation 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: 2-102.13 : observed expired food handlers training for some employees must provide and maintain.

Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

Mar 26, 2026 Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
4 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
- CriticalManagement & training
  
  No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
  
  Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 Inspector Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
  
  Official wording (code 1)
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation
  
  Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
  
  Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.
  
  Official wording (code 10)
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation
  
  Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
  
  Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 (b-d) : must adjust 1st sink faucet in women's toilet room to stay on longer for hand washing.
  
  Official wording (code 10)
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- CriticalRepeat violation
  
  A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
  
  Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation from report #2632789 3/19/26 not corrected#60-8-404.13(b:4) :#47-4-501.11 : observed torn gasket on the inside of two door freezers and coolers in the rear storage areas. Instructed to repair and maintain.(priority 7-42-090)(citation issued)
  
  Official wording (code 59)
  Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
  
  Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gasket on front 1- door sandwich prep cooler.
  
  Official wording (code 47)
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean debris build up from counter tops,storage cabinets,interior panel of ice machine,exterior of coffee machines.
  
  Official wording (code 49)
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
  
  Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 : must repair or replace leaky pipe at dumpsink.
  
  Official wording (code 51)
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- PaperworkManagement & training
  
  No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (egg& sausage sandwiches,milk,wraps,etc.)must be on site at all times.(priority foundation 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: 2-102.13 : observed expired food handlers training for some employees must provide and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 57)
  All food employees have food handler training
Mar 19, 2026 Fail

Complaint · Fail
4 critical8 general2 paperwork Show violations
- CriticalManagement & training
  
  No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
  
  Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)
  
  Official wording (code 1)
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation
  
  Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed poor hygienic practices by male employee observed him mopping the floor and then went to all coolers and opened doors checking inventory and then got food product from cooler,then handled sanitizing cloths and wiped down surfaces without washing hands. Instructed to wash hands after every possible contamination.(priority 7-38-010)(citation issued)(cos)
  
  Official wording (code 8)
  Hands clean & properly washed
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation
  
  Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
  
  Inspector’s note: Must adjust 1st sink faucet in women's toilet room to stay on longer for hand washing.
  
  Official wording (code 10)
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation
  
  Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
  
  Inspector’s note: Must provide hand washing signs at hand sinks in both men's and women's toilet rooms.
  
  Official wording (code 10)
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- GeneralPests
  
  Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of 3- live roaches crawling on wheel base of front 1- door sandwich cooler,underside of counter inside of crevice next to coffee machine and on upper wall at condiment station in dining area and several dead roaches in storage cabinets.also 3- live small flies on ceilings in dining area and in front prep area. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/19/26.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)
  
  Official wording (code 38)
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
  
  Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on front 1- door sandwich prep cooler.
  
  Official wording (code 47)
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from counter tops,storage cabinets,interior panel of ice machine,exterior of coffee machines.
  
  Official wording (code 49)
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
  
  Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at dumpsink.
  
  Official wording (code 51)
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace standing water in floor drain in front prep area.must clean debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Must seal all cracks and crevices at service counter and all other walls that have gaps to prevent insect entry points.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from ceiling panel and wall over rear cooler next to office.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- GeneralRepeat violation
  
  A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
  
  Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2609018 12/12/24 not corrected#47-4-501.11 : observed torn gasket on the inside of two door freezers and coolers in the rear storage areas. Instructed to repair and maintain.(priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)
  
  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 certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (egg sandwiches,milk,wraps,etc.)must be on site at all times. Manager arrived on site at 9:46 a.m.(cos)(priority foundation 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: Observed expired food handlers training for some employees must provide and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 57)
  All food employees have food handler training
Dec 12, 2024 Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection · 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: Observed torn gasket on the inside of two door freezers and coolers in the rear storage areas. Instructed to repair and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 47)
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet at the three compartment sink in the dish washing area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 51)
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Dec 5, 2024 Fail

Short Form Complaint · Fail
3 general Show violations
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket on the inside of two door freezers and coolers in the rear storage areas. Instructed to repair and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 47)
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed three-compartment sink not maintained. When water from one compartment is drained, water backs up into adjacent compartment and drains. Instructed management to get drainage system/grease trap serviced. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-025. Citation issued.
  
  Official wording (code 48)
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet at the three compartment sink in the dish washing area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 51)
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Nov 19, 2024 Conditional

Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket on the inside of two door freezers and coolers in the rear storage areas. Instructed to repair and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 47)
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet at the three compartment sink in the dish washing area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 51)
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- PaperworkManagement & training
  
  No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on the premises while tcs foods (breakfast sandwiches, milk) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a city of chicago certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued.
  
  Official wording (code 2)
  City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Dec 27, 2023 Pass

License · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
- PaperworkManagement & training
  
  Not all food employees had food-handler training.
  
  Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no food handlers certificates available for inspector's review. Instructed to provide or meet requirement.
  
  Official wording (code 57)
  All food employees have food handler training

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How Chicago grades restaurants

Chicago doesn’t give letter grades or scores. Each inspection is Pass, Pass with Conditions, or Fail.
Pass with Conditions means serious problems were found but fixed or corrected during the inspection.
Fail means violations serious enough that the business must be re-inspected, and it may be closed until it passes.

Severity levels

Critical Can directly make someone sick: food temperatures, contamination, pests, hand-washing.
General Cleanliness, maintenance and facility problems.
Paperwork Missing signs, permits or paperwork.

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