Starbucks Palmer House

17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

The Starbucks Palmer House, located at 17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on March 30, 2026. This inspection resulted in a score of 61, with two major and six minor violations identified. Historically, this café has maintained mostly low-risk inspection scores over six recorded inspections.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
Mar 26, 2026
Reinspection
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
55
Dec 12, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Dec 5, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Dec 27, 2023
License
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Mar 30, 2026 Inspection
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGG& SAUSAGE SANDWICHES,MILK,WRAPS,CHICKEN,ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST ADJUST 1ST SINK FAUCET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: : 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST ADJUST 1ST SINK FAUCET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT 1- DOOR SANDWICH PREP COOLER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER TOPS,STORAGE CABINETS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF COFFEE MACHINES.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT DUMPSINK.
51
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)