NOV 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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INTELLIGENTSIA COFFEE AND TEA.
BEAT. 41/100
2642 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 20, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Apr 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
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
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH-IN AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE ALL SEWER LINES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL DRIPS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
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
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL CABINETS AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM ACROSS FROM KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
AUG 252017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 25
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Above violation still remaining( Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving, heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Above violation still remaining(Ceiling in bsmt staircase had exposed plaster, peeing paint, exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Above violation still remaining(3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced).
AUG 182017FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 18
2017
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling in bsmt staircase had exposed plaster, peeing paint, exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. Bathroom ceiling vents not clean, need detailed cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
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).
DEC 142015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 14
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DAMAGED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR DISH/PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUL 172014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 17
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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 152013FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 15
2013
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP,DISHWASHING AREA MUST HAVE SOAP & HADPAPERTOWELS ACCESSIBLE.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASHGUARDS ARE NEEDED FOR THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS FOR THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS OVER THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SHIELDED.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED FOR BASEMENT MOP SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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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