Colectivo Coffee
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025
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Score
Colectivo Coffee has been inspected 14 times since 2017. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 4, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHCHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOTED DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILE IN UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE CEILING TILES.
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Mar 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (HANDLES MILK,EGGS,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE.
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May 1, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT REGISTER AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SPLASH GUARDS FOR HAND SINK BY DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 20, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 13, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2547027 ON 1/27/22 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - CLEAN AND DELIME THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE MOP SINK AND THE FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA.
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Jan 27, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT WASHING OR SANITIZING DISHES AND UTENSILS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PREMISES SERVES COFFEE WITH CREAM AND SANDWICHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND DELIME THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE DISH MACHINE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING REQUIRED PER OSHA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 14, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 11, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2385687 ON 8/4/20: 38 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CABINETS OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE CEILING AND WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE WALLS INSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS AND OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK AND DISH MACHINE. CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE WALLS AND CORNERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE DUST ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 MUST PROVIDE A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN FRONT OF THE COFFEE MACHINE AND COFFEE GRINDERS. SHOT GLASSES WERE STORED ON TOP OF THE COFFEE MACHINE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE FAUCET IN THE SOUTH BATHROOM.
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Aug 4, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CABINETS OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE CEILING AND WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE FAUCET IN THE SOUTH BATHROOM.
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Nov 8, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 6, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS(71.6F AND 75.9F) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WITH TCS FOOD(SANDWICHES, MILK, EGGS, ETC) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUGAR PACKETS STORED INSIDE CABINET NEXT TO TRASH CAN IN SELF-SERVICE CONDIMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SUGAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. FOOD SHALL NOT BE STORED IN GARBAGE ROOMS OR OTHER SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PREP AREA. ALL FOOD HANDLER SHALL WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON BEVERAGE COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Aug 2, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: - FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) ARE BEING PREPARED (MILK, EGGS, ETC). INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT AT LEAST ONE PERSON THAT HAS AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND/OR SERVED AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - FOUND THE FRONT HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE WITH A COFFEE URN DRAINING INSIDE SINK AND THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE DUE TO A CLIPBOARD PLACED OVER THE BASIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. FACILITY REMOVED SAID ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - FOUND THE TRASH ROOM DOORS TO HAVE A SLIGHT GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE THAT LEADS OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THEY ARE TIGHT FITTING.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: - FOUND FOOD EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD OR OPERATING IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - FOUND DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, ICE MACHINE, AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO FOUND THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE TO BE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICES MANAGERS MUST MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Dec 11, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBER'S PUTTY AROUND THE DRAINS OF ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 7, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BARRIER OR PROTECTION AT THE FRONT MILK STEAMER PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER AREA MUST PROVIDE PROTECTION BARRIER BETWEEN EAQUIPMENT AND CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) OBSERVED FOOD AND FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED. OBSERVED THE ENTRYWAY TO THE FRONT PREP AREA FROM CUSTOMERS AREA WITH AN APPROXIMATE 4 FOOT WIDE OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PERMANENT BARRIER OR GATE AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR,SIDE DOOR AND REAR RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOORS HAVA APPROXIMATE QUARTER INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOORS. MUST MAKE ALL DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBER'S PUTTY AROUND THE DRAINS OF ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Colectivo Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Colectivo Coffee on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Colectivo Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Colectivo Coffee.
Has Colectivo Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Colectivo Coffee have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Colectivo Coffee means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Colectivo Coffee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Colectivo Coffee is inspected around two times per year on average.
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