Colectivo Coffee Roasters
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Colectivo Coffee Roasters has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2017. On Jan 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF COFFEE GROUNDS AND DEBRIS ON SHELVES BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE AND BAGGED COFFEE AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH UNISEX BATHROOMS ON SITE TO HAVE A TRASH CAN WITHOUT A LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TRASH CAN WITH LID IN ALL UNISEX BATHROOMS.
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Jan 25, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK 2ND ALL GENDER WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE 81.0F AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. FACILITY HAS ANOTHER HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE ANOTHER ALL GENDER WASHROOM WITH CLOSE PROXIMITY FOR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-03(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH GENDER WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF FRONT COUNTER FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRISO FLOOR AROUND ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 27, 2023
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WATER PIPELINES. MUST REMOVE FOOD CONTAINERS OR PROVIDE ENCASED WATERLINES, OR CEILING.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS AT BASEMENT ICE MACHINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT ICE MACHINE WITH RAW WOOD AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION. MUST SEAL/PAINT TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKED/DAMAGED MISSING CEMENT FLOOR AT THE BOTTOM STAIRCASE TO THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 17, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE DISH REPAIRMAN ARRIVED(10:30 AM) DURING THE INSPECTION AND REPAIRED THE MACHINE, PRESENTLY MAINTAINED AT 100PM. RECOMMEND USING TEST STRIPS TO CHECK SANITATION LEVELS DAILY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: USED KNIVES STORED ON COUNTER BY ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE KNIFE RACK OR PROPER STORE TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE ONE-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: SINGLE PLASTIC SERVINGS STORED OUTSIDE OPENED PATIO MUST BE RELOCATED INSIDE OR PROVIDED AN ENCLOSED CONTAINER TO STORE THEM. TOO MANY BIRDS IN THE PATIO AREA
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. INCLUDED INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE ON WEST WALL BY COOKING UNIT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 22, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 13, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 15, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 13, 2020
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (A) TODAY 1-13-2020 WE (MANAGER AND I) STILL FOUND HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM BY THE WALL AT TEMP OF 77.8F, 80F AND 88F. MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 100F. WASHROOM IS USED FOR CUSTOMERS AND STAFF. A HANDWASHING SINK( shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 38oC (100oF) through a mixing valve or combination faucet). ADEQUATE HOT WATER FOUND AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED. On 1-8-20, report #2356290 was given two days.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINK IS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSE(MENTIONED ABOVE VIOLATION),INSTRUCTED TO INSTALLED A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT COFFEE AREA TO ACCOMMODATE THE TASK AT MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 WASTE PIPES ABOVE CHEST FREEZERS AND ABOVE PACKAGES OF COFFEE IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Jan 8, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT GOING IN BASEMENT,UPON HIS RETURN HE HAD BASEBALL CAP ON, GLOVED HANDS AND MADE A SANDWICH FOR CUSTOMER; ANOTHER EMPLOYEE HANDLED NON-FOOD ITEMS FROM TAKING ORDER,CASH REGISTRAR, AND PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT TO HIMSELF THAN WENT TO PREP AREA GLOVED HIS HANDS AND MADE SANDWICH( SLICES OF BREAD SMOKED SALMON,SLICED TOMATOES,ETC) FOR CUSTOMER WHICH WAS SERVED TO CUSTOMER BEFORE I CAN EXPLAIN HAND WASHING PROCEDURE.MUST WASH HANDS PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. ISSUED WAS CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION :7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (A) WE(MANAGER AND I)FOUND NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT WASHBOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.PRESENTLY HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FROM 59.3F TO 67.2F. A HANDWASHING SINK( shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 38oC (100oF) through a mixing valve or combination faucet). ADEQUATE HOT WATER FOUND AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINK IS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSE(MENTIONED ABOVE VIOLATION),INSTRUCTED TO INSTALLED A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT COFFEE AREA TO ACCOMMODATE THE TASK AT MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)"CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP COFFEE AREA NO ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING DUE TO A COFFEE POT IS PARTIALLY COVERING SINK TO DRAIN COFFEE. SINK IS DESIGNATED FOR HANDWASHING. UPON MY REQUEST UNIT WAS REMOVED BY THE MANAGER ON DUTY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 WASTE PIPES ABOVE CHEST FREEZERS AND ABOVE PACKAGES OF COFFEE IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED USED KNIVES BEING LEFT ON TOP CUTTING BOARD,MUST WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND PROPERLY STORE AT KNIFE HOLDER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET BOWL AT FIRST WASHROOM BY THE HALLWAY NEED TO BE CLEANED (FECES). CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 9, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17- OBSERVED PRE PORTIONED CONTAINERS OF READY TO EAT FOOD, SALSA, STORED IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER, NOT LABEL WITH DATE TAG. INFORMED MANAGER THAT READY TO EAT FOODS STORED AT MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATED AND LABELLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINS IN FRONT PREP AREA WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPEARED AND SERVED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Removal of suspension sign
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May 29, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUD AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON VENTILATION VENT ABOVE OVEN IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT SELLING AREA MILK COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINS IN FRONT PREP AREA WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPEARED AND SERVED.
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Dec 22, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR UNFINISHED WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT.
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Dec 12, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MAINTAINED ON SITE AND AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTOR DURING THE INSPECTION. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED DURING INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, DELI MEATS AND DAIRY PRODUCTS, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGE MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS FOR COFFEE AND THROUGHOUT STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP AREAS, STAIRCASE, BASEMENT, AND WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR UNFINISHED WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE SERVING COFFEE AND PASTRIES. HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 2, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST DOOR SWEEP ON SIDE DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE DINING. AREA MUST REMOVE STORAGE RACK IN BASEMENT, FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPE (WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. DIRT AND DEBRIS PRESENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Colectivo Coffee Roasters last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Colectivo Coffee Roasters on file is from Jan 14, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Colectivo Coffee Roasters?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Colectivo Coffee Roasters.
Has Colectivo Coffee Roasters' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Colectivo Coffee Roasters have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Colectivo Coffee Roasters 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 Roasters inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Colectivo Coffee Roasters is inspected around two times per year on average.
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