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Peet's Coffee & Tea

1328 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60607
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2016
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2014, Peet's Coffee & Tea has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 18, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Peet's Coffee & Tea is from Aug 18, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

When inspectors have written things up, “premises maintained free of litter” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

9
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 18, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP NOT CLEAN AND WITH SOME RUST. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT, AND MAINTAIN. RUST ON WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN REAR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELD IN REAR NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
90
Dec 11, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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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: 50 SMALL FLIES OBSERVED LAYING ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REQUEST A SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND TO COVER ALL OPEN PASTIRES AND FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY TO PROTECT PRODUCT FROM CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
95
Oct 21, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 19, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. HOT WATER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS ONLY REACHING 60.5F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
11
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP ON THE HOT WATER NOZZLE LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
90
Oct 9, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF HAM AND SWISS CROISSANTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 62-64 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
3
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (HAM & SWISS CROISSANT,MILK,ETC) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
21
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN GARBAGE AREA.
41
86
Sep 29, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AT 58 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW.
2
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN GARBAGE AREA.
41
90
Sep 26, 2014
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AT 58 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW.
2
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED 1/4 INCH GAPS BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. NOTED 5 LIVE FLIES ON SITE. MUST REMOVE EVIDENCE OF FLIES.
18
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NO COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
24
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND HAVE ELECTICAL PANELS INSTALLED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF SINKS AND STORAGE CABINETS.
33
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE GARBAGE AREA. ALSO REMOVE CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN GARBAGE AREA.
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74
Sep 12, 2014
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Peet's Coffee & Tea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Peet's Coffee & Tea on file is from Aug 18, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Peet's Coffee & Tea?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Peet's Coffee & Tea.

Has Peet's Coffee & Tea's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Peet's Coffee & Tea have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Peet's Coffee & Tea 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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