SEP 9
2025
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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INTELLIGENTSIA COFFEE & TEA, INC.
YOUR CALL. 75/100
3123 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 9, 2025 · passed
8 of 13 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
8 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FRONT COUNTERTOP IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT COFFEE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL UNDER AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN INTENSITY LIGHTING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 52020PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 5
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE CABINETS AT TRAINING BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASH BOWL.
NOV 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 181F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER HEATING UNIT AND DISH WASHER ALL AT THE REAR FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA; FLOORS ALONG WALL AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT PREP AREA INCLUDING ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DIRTY WALLS WITH SPILLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 312018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 31
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO VOMIT DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT/MAIN COFFEE PREPARATION AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN COFFEE AREAS THAT IS EASILY ACESSILBLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CEILING AT FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN: DISHWASHING AREA, STORAGE, AND OFFICE. MUST CLEAN AND PAINT. FOUND WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR/NOT EASILIY CLEANABLE(DAMAGED DRYWALL). MUST REPAIR AND PAINT. FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT REAR HALLWAY AREAS(CHIPPING PAINT). MUST PAINT.
SEP 12017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 1
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY FASTENED TO WALL. MUST FASTEN AND SECURE PROPERLY. FOUND FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOOSE. MUST REPAIR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH CHIPPING PAINT. MUST SEAL/PAINT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR ALL COFFEE MACHINES(2 ESPRESSO MACHINES AND 3 DRIP MACHINES). MUST PROVIDE.
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SEP 242015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 24
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN THE ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT COUNTER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION GIVEN, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
APR 32014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 3
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAINT CEILING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM ELECTRICAL ROOM.CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ROOM.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
AUG 162013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 16
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
A EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING IS NEEDED FOR THE REAR DISHWASHING AREAS;PROVIDE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVFENTION DEVICES FOR THE COFFEE EXPRESSO STATIONS.
AUG 132013PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
AUG 13
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
A EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING IS NEEDED FOR THE REAR DISHWASHING AREAS;PROVIDE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVFENTION DEVICES FOR THE COFFEE EXPRESSO STATIONS.
AUG 62013FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 6
2013
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(PREPARING COFFEES,TOUCHING HAIR,DIRTY APRONS,THEN RETURNING TO HANDLE OPEN SWEET PASTRIES,RINSING DIRTY UTENSILS INSIDE THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK ETC.)AND NOT WASHING HANDS.ALSO,OBSERVED NO SOAP AND NO HANPAPERTOWELS AT SAID EXPOSED HANDSINK(DESIGNATED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY).INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .ALSO,THE FRONT COFFEE BREWING STATION MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION PROVIDE A BARRIER OR SNEEZEGUARD. MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 12 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ALONG REAR HALLWAY CORRIDOR LEADING TO THE DRY STORAGE ROOM,DISHWASHING ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS.THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE COMPLETE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOLLOWING CURRENT COPIES OF I.D.P.H LICENSES AND A MAP LOCATOR INDICATING ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Previous minor violation(s) Corrected 7-42-090 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION#1092209 11/26/2012. 34 MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN REAR DISHWASH AREA. 02/26/2013 40 MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE MILK COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. 02/26/2013 MUST CORRECT BY THE REINSPECTION DATE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
A EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING IS NEEDED FOR THE REAR DISHWASHING AREAS;PROVIDE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVFENTION DEVICES FOR THE COFFEE EXPRESSO STATIONS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS,DISHWASHING ROOM,CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE FROM THE EXTERIOR SHARED DUMPSTER AREA. ALL ARTICLES STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE REQUIRED WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
NOV 262012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 26
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN REAR DISHWASH AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE MILK COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 252010PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 25
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE MILK COOLER. OBSERVED MILK BETWEEN 43.5-44.4F, HEAVY CREAM AT 49.2F, HALF AND HALF CREAMER AT 47.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 12 GALLONS OF FOOD WORTH $90. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE (SCALE BUILDUP).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COFFEE COUNTER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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