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Peet's Coffee & Tea

21 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 31, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2014, Peet's Coffee & Tea has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 31, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Peet's Coffee & Tea since Aug 31, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 31, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E. PORK, EGGS, TURKEY ETC. MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATING HOURS WITH CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE PINK BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE PLASTIC THAT IS WRAPPED AROUND THE WATER DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING OF WATER PIPES AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN BOTTOM SHELF OF THE REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER WHERE SANDWICHES ARE STORED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 27, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1566436 ON 8-19-15 NOT CORRECTED. (18)NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SITE IN THE LOBBY AREAS, IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. MUST CORRECT SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OVERHEAD LEAKS AT THE COOLING UNIT IN THE REAR DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
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Aug 19, 2015
Routine
4 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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SITE IN THE LOBBY AREAS, IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
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Sep 19, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLES IN THE WALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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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 31, 2016. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” 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 four 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.

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