Starbucks Coffee #8954 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE GRAB AND GO DISPLAY CASE COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROXIMATELY 11 FLIES NOTED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ON WALLS. 5 NOTED IN THE REAR FLYING AROUND SOILED LINENS, DISH AREA AND 4 NOTED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR/TRASH CONTAINER. LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DATED 6-20-25. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES AND PROVIDE A CURRENT SERVICE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TESTING DEVICE OR STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.