Intelligentsia Coffee and Tea
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2019
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Across the available record, Intelligentsia Coffee and Tea has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2013. On Nov 20, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. Note that Intelligentsia Coffee and Tea's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 20, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TO TEST UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WARE WASHING OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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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 WHEN TCS FOOD (SANDWICHES, QUICHE, EMPANADAS, SPECIALTY COFFEE) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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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 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL CABINETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM ACROSS FROM KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT 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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH-IN AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSESRVED BOTTLED BEVERAGES STOREED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ENCASE ALL SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT POTENTIAL DRIPS OR OVERHEAD LEAKAGE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE ALL SEWER LINES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL DRIPS.
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Aug 25, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Caulk around 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Front counter cabinets that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint in prep area, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving, heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Ceiling in bsmt staircase had exposed plaster, peeing paint, exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Aug 18, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Found/observed previous minor violation( #42(OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING SERVED.) not corrected from previous inspection report #1442254 dated 12/14/2015, Citation issued 7-42-090, Serious violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Front counter cabinets that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint in prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning, cabinet shelving in prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving, heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors behind heavy equipment in prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in bsmt staircase had exposed plaster, peeing paint, exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. Bathroom ceiling vents not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED).
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Dec 14, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DAMAGED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR DISH/PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER FLOOR REGULARLY, BEHIND AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER IN SHARED COMMON STAIRWAY AND BACK GANGWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE REMAINING TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 19, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 15, 2013
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP,DISHWASHING AREA MUST HAVE SOAP & HADPAPERTOWELS ACCESSIBLE.
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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: MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND INSECT/RODENT-PROOF ALL DOORS APPROX:1/4" MODE OF ENTRY MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARDS ARE NEEDED FOR THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS FOR THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS OVER THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SHIELDED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED FOR BASEMENT MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT AREA UNDER THE STAIRS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. INCLUDING INTERIOR OF CRAWLSPACE CLUTTER.
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Apr 5, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Intelligentsia Coffee and Tea last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Intelligentsia Coffee and Tea on file is from Nov 20, 2019. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Intelligentsia Coffee and Tea?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Intelligentsia Coffee and Tea.
Has Intelligentsia Coffee and Tea's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Intelligentsia Coffee and Tea have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Intelligentsia Coffee and Tea means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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