Starbucks Coffee #2428 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. TURNED OFF UNIT. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE ICE, BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE,KEEP INVOICE. ONCE THE ICE MACHINE IS WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED, FAX A LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH. 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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES,FRONT AREA:UNDER SHELVES AND BEHIND PIPE,EAST SIDE OF THE COUNTER;REAR AREA BETWEEN THE ELECTRICAL HOT WATER TANK AND DISH MACHINE,UNDER NORTH SHELF BY THE DESK,UNDER THE DESK AND ON TOP WHITE ELECTRICAL BOX; BEHIND THE DOOR OF STAIRS THAT GOES DOWN TO BASEMENT. BASEMENT AREA NORTH-WEST SIDE WALL. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, OBSERVED OPENINGS ON CEILING ABOVE THE STAIRS THAT GOES DOWN TO BASEMENT,SEAL OPENED WALL IN BASEMENT AREA,NORTH SIDE. TWENTY FIVE OR MORE DROPPINGS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN DEBRIS BEHIND THE ELECTRICAL HOT WATER TANK. SEAL EAST BASEBOARD WALL AT SAID AREA.KEEP FLOOR DRY BETWEEN THE DISH MACHINE AND ELECTRICAL HOT WATER TANK.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN DEBRIS BEHIND THE ELECTRICAL HOT WATER TANK. SEAL EAST BASEBOARD WALL AT SAID AREA.KEEP FLOOR DRY BETWEEN THE DISH MACHINE AND ELECTRICAL HOT WATER TANK.

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.