AUG 26
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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INTELLIGENTSIA COFFEE AND TEA.
YOUR CALL. 67/100
1609 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 26, 2022 · passed
6 of 10 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jun 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER POURING MILK, SCOOPING ICE AND MAKING COFFEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD MUST HAVE ON HAIR RESTRAINT.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 32021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 3
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ARE PREPARED, SERVED AND STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY BY EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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NOV 242017PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 24
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
INADEQUATE DISH WASHING FACILITIES. OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE REGISTERED 112F AFTER 7 ATTEMPTS. DISHES WERE NOT BEING WASHED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATIONS ISSUED. MUST NOT USE MACHINE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES 180F AT FINAL RINSE. MACHINE WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. OPERATION INSTRUCTED TO USE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH DISHES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OPERATION INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE MACHINE AND DO NOT USE UNTIL CORRECT FINAL TEMP LEVEL OF 180 DEGREES IS REACHED. MUST CONTACT THE CDPH WHEN REPAIRED, TO HAVE TAG REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-30.
NOV 142016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 14
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE SHELVES AT SECOND FLOOR STORAGE(STORED ON SHELVES FOOD CONTAINERS(CUPS,LIDS ETC.)AND SOME FOOD.INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE SAID PIPE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE OF BOTTOM TWO DOOR SYRUP COOLER,NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
LIQUID SPILLAGE INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLERS(SECOND FLOOR),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE INSTALLED AT ESPRESSO MACHINE IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALLED OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION IF ONE IS INSTALLED.
NOV 92015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 9
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN ANDN MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN IN COOLERS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 52015FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 5
2015
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FOUND EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER BATHROOM WITH NO HOT OR TEMPERED WATER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. WATER ON SITE WAS 73.1 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE HOT WATER AT 85 DEGREES OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND BROWN GROWLER BOTTLES THAT ARE BEING MANUALLY CAPPED WITH WATER FOR SALE TO CUSTOMERS WITH OUT APPROVAL FROM THE CDPH. ALL BOTTLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM SALE AT THIS TIME. PRACTICE MUST STOP UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CDPH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-40-205.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY ON WEST WALL OF THE PREP AREA. 20-22 FLIES ON WALL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO COMPLETE LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND PROVIDE COMPLETE LOGBOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS. MILK, CREAM, YOGURT ETC... SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
GROWLERS THAT ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE AND RETURNABLE FOR REFILLS ARE NOT BEING WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN A PROPER BOTTLE WASHER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER BOTTLE WASHER TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EACH BOTTLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN ANDN MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN IN COOLERS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 252014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 25
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN COMPACTOR AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SECURE LOOSE CEILING TILE IN REAR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP AREA.
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