Specialty's Cafe & Bakery — Peet's Coffee and Tea
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2020
90
Score
Specialty's Cafe & Bakery — Peet's Coffee and Tea has been inspected 12 times since 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 17, 2020. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Specialty's Cafe & Bakery — Peet's Coffee and Tea since Apr 17, 2020, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Specialty's Cafe & Bakery — Peet's Coffee and Tea on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Apr 17, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND GASKET ON BOTH PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACEREPLACE.
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Sep 24, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORED. MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND GASKET ON BOTH PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE TRAP RUSTED THROUGHOUT BOTTOM PORTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 17, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 10, 2018
Routine
3 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: OBSERVED 30 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BY THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, MAKE SAID SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND THE HOT WATER HEATER AS WELL AS UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER LOCATED IN THE MILK REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 28, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Oct 6, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Shelves not clean inside walk-in cooler, dirt and food debris noted. instructed to clean and maintain.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Irremovable ice scoop holder next to ice maker not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Mar 11, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 3, 2016
Routine
3 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: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEAT CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMEDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON SHELVES ABOVE PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 12, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH DEEP DAR GRROVES AND/OR DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Jul 18, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINER ( BAG OF SUGAR ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT PASTRY DISPLAY CASE MISSING A SNEEZE GUARD PANEL NEXT TO CASH REGISTER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DELI SLICER NOT CLEAN AT BLADE HOUSING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DIRT AND SLIME BUILD-UP AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA FOUNTAIN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 12, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Mar 19, 2013
License
3 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: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED FRONT DOOR AND SIDE NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. PROJECT MANAGER CALLED UP LABORERS TO INSTALL DOOR SWEEPS AT BOTH DOORS DURING INSPECTION.CDI.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT MAIN CUSTOMER SITTING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND BOXES FROM PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Specialty's Cafe & Bakery — Peet's Coffee and Tea last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Specialty's Cafe & Bakery — Peet's Coffee and Tea on file is from Apr 17, 2020. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Specialty's Cafe & Bakery — Peet's Coffee and Tea?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Specialty's Cafe & Bakery — Peet's Coffee and Tea.
Has Specialty's Cafe & Bakery — Peet's Coffee and Tea's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Specialty's Cafe & Bakery — Peet's Coffee and Tea have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Specialty's Cafe & Bakery — Peet's Coffee and 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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