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Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea

September 15, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings0

Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: 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.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: 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.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: 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).
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: 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).
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in kitchen areas(1st floor), and in bsmt storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Missing light shields in rear kitchen area by 3 compartment sink, shall be provided.
code 36

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 5, 2015: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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