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MCCORMICK PLACE - NORTH BUILDING (AKA: STARBUCKS & 23RD STREET CAFE MARKET) 2300 S LAKE SHORE DR, CHICAGO 60616 Restaurant
February 16, 2018 Canvass License #2115087
7
Total Violations
3
Critical
3
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #11
MAJOR
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA HANDS SINKS IN STARBUCKS. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE TO CORRECT CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.
Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.
Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND PANINI SANDWICHES BEING STORED FOR SALE ON A DISPLAY THAT IS NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. MUST PROTECT WITH SNEEZE GUARD OR HAND THE SANDWICH DIRECTLY TO CUSTOMER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN SIDE STORAGE CABINET AT CUSTOMER BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
Violation #22
CRITICAL
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN 23RD STREET CAFE ARE WATER DAMAGED AND THERE ARE NO STRIPS TO REPLACE THEM. MANAGER STATES CHEMICALS ARE AUTOMATICALLY DISPENSED SO NO NEED TO TEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TESTS STRIPS AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY TEST ALL SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN STARBUCKS, CLEAN ALL SODA DISPENSORS IN 23RD ST MARKET CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL FLOORS IN STARBUCKS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN CORNERS AND ALL WALL BASES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL FLOORS IN STARBUCKS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN CORNERS AND ALL WALL BASES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

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Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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