Intelligentsia — Kofe (T5/M-8/Departure/Post Security
Last inspected: Feb 14, 2020
100
Score
Going back to 2013, Intelligentsia — Kofe (T5/M-8/Departure/Post Security has 14 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 14, 2020. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Intelligentsia — Kofe (T5/M-8/Departure/Post Security dates to Feb 14, 2020.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Proper cooling methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Intelligentsia — Kofe (T5/M-8/Departure/Post Security's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Feb 14, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 6, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE COFFEE PREPARATION AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. APPROXIMATELY 13 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING , AND EQUIPMENTS IN MENTIONED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a),CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRTY WASH-CLOTHS BEING STORED INSIDE HAND SINK IN COFFEE PREPARATION AREA WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE ACTIVELY PREPPING FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE HAND SINK.HAND SINK MUST BE MAINTAINED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED. - (COS)
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE CABINETS AND INTERIOR OF SANDWICH COOLER IN COFFEE PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS COFFEE BEANS UNDER AND AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL.
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Jun 19, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTERTOPS WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COFFEE MACHINES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND/UNDERNEATH ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Jun 17, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED REACH-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.2F AND DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.3F, 46.3F. (BUSINESS HAS ONLY REACH-IN COOLER AND DISPLAY COOLER AVAILABLE) INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. COLD HOLDING UNIT IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.2F) AND DISPLAY COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.3F, 42.5F) INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLLOWING TCS FOODS: MILK AT 48.3, 47.9F, 47.4F, CREAM AT 48.7, 49.1F, YOGURT AT 45.8F, 48.6F, PRE-PACKAGED GREEN SALAD WITH DELI MEAT AT 57.5F, 58.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 30 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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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 TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE CABINETS IN PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RACK INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTERTOPS WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COFFEE MACHINES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND/UNDERNEATH ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/SERVICE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE CONTAINER AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HANDSINK IN PREP AREA.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE BEHIND FOOD COUNTER MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS (HAIRNETS/CAPS)
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Jun 14, 2018
Recent Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DAIRY PRODUCTS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW (HOT AND COLD WATER) PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA.-----------INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jun 8, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND (2) FRONT OPEN DISPLAY COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.6F AND 51.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. THE SAID COOLERS ARE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. SEE COMMENTS BELOW. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - SERVICE TECHNICIAN CAME AND REPAIRED THE SAID COOLERS- AIR TEMPERATURE NOW AT 36.7F AND 37.1F) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE (2) DISPLAY COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.6F AND 51.2F). NOTED THE FOLLOWING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: YOGURT AT 58.7F/55.9F/56.2F/59.3F/57.6F, FRUIT CUPS AT 58.0F/56.9F/57.3F/59.2F, TURKEY SANDWICHES AT 48.1F/47.3F/49.5F, MILK AT 45.7F/46.6F/44.9F, GREEN SALADS AT 50.4F/49.8F/48.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 200 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $1,000.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DAIRY PRODUCTS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW (HOT AND COLD WATER) PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA.-----------INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Mar 23, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the shelves for display to have dust accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor around the grease trap to have dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Sep 29, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris accumulation on the floor near the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Oct 20, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO PREP COOLERS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS ABOVE PIZZA OVEN, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER GASKETS, INTERIOR DEEP FRYER CABINETS, AND DISHMACHINE EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS BETWEEN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. CHAULK AROUND DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON SEAL AROUND DISHMACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 ICNHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Aug 26, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS-DELI SANDWICHES 42.0 F ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE USE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UTENSILS INVERTED OR INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER CONTAINER IN STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLERS NOT VISIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUS INSIDE COOLERS.
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Aug 12, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. HOT RUNNING WATER NOT PROVIDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP(BAR)AREA. HOT RUNNING WATER AT 73.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HOT RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM OF 110.0 F MUST BE PROVDED AT SINKS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE USE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UTENSILS INVERTED OR INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED AND CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM FAN COVERS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURAFCES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER CONTAINER IN STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLERS NOT VISIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUS INSIDE COOLERS.
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Jun 25, 2013
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 13, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 11, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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 LOGBOOK FOR KIOSK. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Intelligentsia — Kofe (T5/M-8/Departure/Post Security last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Intelligentsia — Kofe (T5/M-8/Departure/Post Security on file is from Feb 14, 2020. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Intelligentsia — Kofe (T5/M-8/Departure/Post Security?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Intelligentsia — Kofe (T5/M-8/Departure/Post Security.
Has Intelligentsia — Kofe (T5/M-8/Departure/Post Security's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Intelligentsia — Kofe (T5/M-8/Departure/Post Security have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Intelligentsia — Kofe (T5/M-8/Departure/Post Security means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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