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Starbuck's (T1 B9)

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666

Restaurant ZIP 60666 Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 25, 2026

Starbuck's (T1 B9) was last inspected on August 25, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

August 25, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 general
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

    Inspector’s note: Observed 1 cooler with an inadequate ambient air temperature of 45 f. Tcs milk inside held at 47 f. Manager discarded 1 gallon of milk($7). Technician arrived on site to service cooler. Priority vioaltion 7-38-005 citation issued.

    Official wording (code 33)

    Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspection history

19 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed handwashing sink located in rear dishwashing area made inaccessible by cardboard boxes being placed inside the basin. Instructed to correct and maintain all handwashing sinks in an open and accessible manner. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      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: Observed no handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sink located in rear dish area. Instructed to provide.

      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: Observed torn gaskets on interior of multiple coolers located throughout facility. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      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: Observed build up of dirt and grime on floors and walls throughout facility. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2595858 dated 6/6/2024. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Noted bag containing employee food stored at the same refrigeration unit with customer foods. Instructed to provide a designated area where employees can store their food.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket at door of refrigeration unit next to the cashier's station. Instructed to repair and maintain or replace.

      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: Instructed to clean and maintain dry froors especially by the ice machine at the front prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted clutter at the rear dishwashing area, floors. Instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary or unused cardboard boxes to prevent hiding places for pest. Must upgrade housing keeping.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No signed verification available (employee health policy) that each food employee has been informed of their responsibility to report information about their health and activies as they relate to disease transmissible through food. Must provide and maintain verification for each food employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces (lower panel) of ice machine with excessive calcium build-up.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink completely clogged and unable to drain in rear dishwashing area. Instructed to repair plumbing issue and maintain. (corrected on site - employee repaired the plumbing issue at the end of the inspection). Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of sugar condiment cabinet and garbage cabinet infront display area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors and walls with spillage along the walls and in all corners in rear dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment (mops, brooms etc) must be stored off the floor for easy access on cleaning in rear mopsink area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain required procedure/plan and appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer/spray that kills norovirus) priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain display cooler vent with dust and dried food debris accumulation in front display area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair loose (hot) faucet handle at handsink in front prep area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky drainpipe (3rd compartment) underneath 3 compartment sink in rear area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling with dust accumulation above front prep/service area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers with expired food handler training certificate. Instructed to provide current certificate for each employee.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky drainpipe underneath prep sink in front prep area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces of coolers in front service area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found missing item (appropriate sanitizer that kills norovirus) in spill kit. Instructed to provide (procedure on site). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of storage cabinets, counter top underneath coffee machines, racks inside reach-in cooler with black moldlike build-up, interior surfaces of reach-in cooler and 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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of cold brew cart.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain display cooler/case with excessive dust and dried food accumulation.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing cold faucet handle at mop sink in rear storage/dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in rear storage and dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and reorganize rear storage/dish washing area. Must remove unnecessary articles. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    1 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 gaskets at the 2 door (heavy cream cooler).instructed to replace gaskets and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain appropriate supplies. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 (a) instructed to detail clean and maintain ceiling and light fixtures with dust accumulation above prep/serving area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 (a) instructed to seal opening on corner of mopsink in rear.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout facility in rear dish area, under and around front equipment, and along walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed facility to remove any unnecessary items, organize remaining, store 6 inches off floors and walls, and maintain.

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1965854, dated 10-4-16: Violation 38- "INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS IN REAR BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA." Instructed facility to comply and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout facility in rear dish area, under and around front equipment, and along walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed facility to remove any unnecessary items, organize remaining, store 6 inches off floors and walls, and maintain.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted hot water tank counter in poor repair with opening or gap. Instructed to seal (located in rear dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of 3 compartment sink in rear dish washing area and coffee counter with dust build-up (especially underneath coffee equipment) in front prep service area.---------must detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of display cooler with dust and food debris in front display area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to install exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water equipped with hand soap and han drying device or paper towels in rear by 3 compartment sink in rear dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment (mops, brooms,dust pans etc.) must be stored off the floor for easy access on cleaning and to prevent pest harborage in rear dish washing area by mop sink.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior of coolers and storage cabinets not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily and sanitize all food contact surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor under equipment and supplies not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Prep counters, storage cabinets, and 2 door milk cooler in basement not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor along side of equipment, behind trash can, and along wall tracks not clean. Instructed to detail clean and remove debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Drainline under dump sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain counter tops under coffee equipment with dust and syrup spillage (behind front counter).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing floor baseboard under and around 3 compartment sink in rear area.

  16. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Attached wooden panel above prep area with dust accumulation must detail clean and maintain; interior cooler #2 unclean must clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Walls near signage in prep area unclean,walls and ceiling above 3 compartment sink unclean,instructed to clean and maintain; damaged walls on the post in dish area must be repaired and repainted,walls must be smooth,easy cleanable

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST TRANSFER SPLASHGUARD TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HANDSINK AND TEA PREP AREA,AT THIS TIME NO TEA PREPARATION IS BEING DONE

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ATTACHED METAL ON DISPLAY COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND AIR FAN AND COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CHIP PAINT ON WALLS BESIDE 3 C SINK MUST BE REMOVED ,MUST REPAINT

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS UNCLEAN,AIR VENTS OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND 1 PREP COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING BARS IN PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: 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 REMOVE CABINET (NOT BEING USED) IN THE REAR ROOM NEAR 3 C SINK

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