Peet's Coffee & Tea

400-410 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 21, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Peet's Coffee & Tea stretching back to 2015. The most recent visit was on Aug 21, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous”, showing up two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Peet's Coffee & Tea is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 21, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING/STORAGE IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET ON 3 COMP. SINK LEAKING FROM FAUCET, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER TO COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS.

May 27, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Missing thermometer in front prep cooler, Instructed to provide in warmest area of cooler.

Apr 20, 2021

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR POSTED MOST RECENT SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN FACILITY. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (COFFEE DRINKS WITH MILK) BEING PREPPED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Dec 19, 2019

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, FOR THE CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM'S EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST VENT AND MAINTAIN. -

Nov 30, 2017

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: INACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN WARMEST PART.

Jul 27, 2016

Routine

2 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. DELI SANDWICHES, EGGS, ETC.) AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT DURING OPERATING HOURS WITH THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITES OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 20, 2015

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 16, 2015

License

5 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION AT FRONT OPENED COUNTER WHERE BAKERY DISPLAY CASE WILL SIT. MUST PROVIDE BARRIER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: PREMISES UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF CONTRACT WITH LICENSED DISPOSAL SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES COUNTER TOPS AND EQUIPMENT OF DUST BUILD-UP.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS WHERE NECESSARY.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION ARTICLES, PAINTING MATERIAL, BUCKETS, CARDBOARD BOXES, CLEAN ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

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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 21, 2024. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been cited two 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 two violations 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.

How often is Peet's Coffee & Tea inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Peet's Coffee & Tea is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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