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Starbucks Coffee #22423: health inspection history

1230 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

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Address
1230 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Latest result
Pass on Apr 11, 2025
License number
2813119
Latest inspection
Apr 11, 2025 (Canvass)
Records shown
11 inspections, Oct 4, 2021 to Apr 11, 2025

Across these 11 inspection records, results were: 6 × Pass; 3 × Pass w/ Conditions; 2 × Fail. 23 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Apr 11, 2025 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BASE OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN THE REAR AND THE LOWER REACH INS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Oct 1, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED OPENING AT LEFT CORNER OF BASE OF OUTER ENTRANCE FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EASTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EASTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

Dec 7, 2023 Short Form Complaint

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 NON-SERVICE DOGS ON SITE. MANAGER/STAFF ON SITE ADDRESSED 4/6 CUSTOMERS WHILE ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL NON-SERVICE ANIMALS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DOGS, IS NOT ON SITE. PRIORTY FOUNDATION 7-40-060 CITATION ISSUED.

Oct 30, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)

No violations listed in this record.

Oct 23, 2023 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: HOT WATER RINSE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS LESS THAN 180F AND IS MEASURED AT 135.5F. FACILITY MUST REPAIR UNIT SO THAT HOT RINSE IS MAINTAINED BETWEEN 180-194F. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO HAVE TAG REMOVED BY A HEALTH INSPECTOR ONCE DISH MACHINE IS PROPERLY REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025…
  • 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED EXTERIOR DUMPSTERES OVERFILLED WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED AND SECURED PROPERLY. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT DUMPSTERS ARE NOT OVER FILLED AND LIDS ARE SEALED CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B) CITATION ISSUED.

Jun 26, 2023 Recent Inspection

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.11: OBSERVED OPEN HOLE IN WALL NEAR THE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY, CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Jun 20, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS PREPAPRED FOODS SUCH AS SANDWICHES AND DRINKS PREPARED, AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON…
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.11: OBSERVED OPEN HOLE IN WALL NEAR THE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY, CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Jun 12, 2023 Complaint

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: NO DISPOSEABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED ON SITE AT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER PROVIDED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: TEMPERATURE OF MILKS IN THE 2DOOR COOLER NEAR REGISTER MEASURED BETWEEN 46-47F. ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F AND BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 7 GALLONS (30 POUNDS OF MILK) AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $40.00 DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: 2 DOOR COOLER NEAR REGISTER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48F. ALL TCS FOODS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED (SEE VIOLATION #22). COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO HAVE TAG REMOVED BY A HEALTH INSPECTOR ONCE 2 DOOR COOLER IS PROPERLY REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-05 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED FOUR NON-SERVICE DOGS ON SITE. MANAGER ON SITE ADDRESSED CUSTOMER WHILE ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL NON-SERVICE ANIMALS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DOGS, IS NOT ON SITE. PRIORTY FOUNDATION 7-40-060 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES HEAVILY SOILED WITH GARBAGE ACCUMILATION AROUND DUMPSTERS ON GROUND. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. WHILE ON SITE, LRS ARRIVED ON SITE AND CLEANED OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b) CITATION ISSUED.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED OPEN HOLE IN WALL NEAR THE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY, CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Nov 29, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

Nov 25, 2022 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER HOT WATER OF SOUTH EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK OF 72.1F AND WEST EMPLOYEE WASHROOM OF 58.7F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

Oct 4, 2021 License

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: FOUND LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
  • 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED INDOOR GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND PLASTIC, CARDBOARD, FOOD WASTE, AND OTHER GARBAGE INSIDE SITTING BY CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INDOOR AREA WHERE DUMPSTERS ARE LOCATED.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT FOOD PREP COUNTERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.