Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for INTELLIGENTSIA COFFEE & TEA on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2630769
Location recorded for this inspection · INTELLIGENTSIA COFFEE & TEA · 53 E RANDOLPH ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN TOILET ROOM WITH FLUSHING HANDLE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 : MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR EMPLOYEES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AT SHELVING UNITS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER TOPS,SHELVING UNITS ,STORAGE CABINETS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE COFFEE BEANS & GROUNDS, AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE/STAFF BREAK ROOM.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT FROM WALL VENTS,OVERHEAD PIPES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2630460
Location recorded for this inspection · INTELLIGENTSIA COFFEE & TEA · 53 E RANDOLPH ST
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WHSING SIGN IN TOILET ROOM WITH FLUSHING HANDLE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2.5LBS. POTATO & CHIROZO WRAPS-54.9F-55.4F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 2.5LBS. $54.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED0
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 5- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND COFFEE BEANS ON FLOOR AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND SEVERAL DEAD IN SAME AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/28/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR EMPLOYEES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AT SHELVING UNITS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER TOPS,SHELVING UNITS ,STORAGE CABINETS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE COFFEE BEANS & GROUNDS, AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE/STAFF BREAK ROOM.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT FROM WALL VENTS,OVERHEAD PIPES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2590806
Location recorded for this inspection · INTELLIGENTSIA COFFEE & TEA · 53 E RANDOLPH ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR MILK COOLER IN THE REAR UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND COFFEE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER COOLING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AND COFFEE BREWERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2571819
Location recorded for this inspection · INTELLIGENTSIA COFFEE & TEA · 53 E RANDOLPH ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2571474
Location recorded for this inspection · INTELLIGENTSIA COFFEE & TEA · 53 E RANDOLPH ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hand wash sink provided at dish room. instructed to install. priority foundation violation 7-38-030.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Utility hose running on floor under 3-comp sink, instructed to elevate to for proper cleaning.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2500783
Location recorded for this inspection · INTELLIGENTSIA COFFEE & TEA · 53 E RANDOLPH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASH SINK PROVIDED IN DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORTIY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS UNDER FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN, TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2386508
Location recorded for this inspection · INTELLIGENTSIA COFFEE & TEA · 53 E RANDOLPH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE NOT AWARE OF THE DAY-TO DUTIES OF THE CERTIFIED MANAGER OR SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION NEEDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOOD (MILK)IS BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPPING ALL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING COFFEE PRODUCTS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND LOOSE COFFEE AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COFFEE MAKER BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, IN THE FURNACE ROOM, BASEMENT STORAGE, AND UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ANN MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WET MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HOOKS FOR MOPS TO PROPERLY DRY AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2304671
Location recorded for this inspection · INTELLIGENTSIA COFFEE & TEA · 53 E RANDOLPH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HANDSINK NEAR REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPPING ALL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING COFFEE PRODUCTS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS UNDER SHELVES AND TABLETOP EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, PREP COOLERS AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2304226
Location recorded for this inspection · INTELLIGENTSIA COFFEE & TEA · 53 E RANDOLPH ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED PREP HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT PREP HANDWASHING SINK AT 122F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST NOT EXCEED 120F AND MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER BETWEEN 100-120F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK NEAR REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPPING ALL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING COFFEE PRODUCTS.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS UNDER SHELVES AND TABLETOP EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, PREP COOLERS AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2240464
Location recorded for this inspection · INTELLIGENTSIA COFFEE & TEA · 53 E RANDOLPH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER MAIN COFFEE MAKER, DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1951250
Location recorded for this inspection · INTELLIGENTSIA COFFEE & TEA · 53 E RANDOLPH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining( Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Front counter shelving/doors in prep area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/replaced).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Above violation still remaining(Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in kitchen areas(1st floor), and in bsmt storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed).
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Above violation still remaining(Missing light shields in rear kitchen area by 3 compartment sink, shall be provided).
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1951241
Location recorded for this inspection · INTELLIGENTSIA COFFEE & TEA · 53 E RANDOLPH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found observed front entrance/exit revolving door not rodent proofed, door had gaps ranging from 1/4 inch., to 1/2 inch on bottom of door, also observed live fruit flies(gnats) 15 , by front counter customer area. Citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Front counter shelving/doors in prep area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/replaced.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) in bsmt storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep area 1st floor not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). bsmt counter top, shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in kitchen prep area under ice machine, 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under front counter, front cooler not clean, had excess dirt/debris build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in kitchen areas(1st floor), and in bsmt storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in rear kitchen area by 3 compartment sink, shall be provided.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60601
243 of 325 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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