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INTELLIGENTSIA COFFEE & TEA INC. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Coffee shop

INTELLIGENTSIA COFFEE & TEA INC. 53 W JACKSON BLVD, CHICAGO 60604 coffee shop
January 15, 2015 Canvass License #1352786
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR/ADJUST HOT WATER PUSH FAUCET HANDLE SO AS TO LAST AT LEAST 15 SECONDS FOR THE HOT WATER TO RUN IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO MUST REPAIR LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA SO AS TO BE EASIER TO CLOSE.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES THE UNPLUGGED NOT IN USE RYKOFF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WHICH IS BEING STORED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA TO DECLUTTER ABOVE STATED AREA.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES THE UNPLUGGED NOT IN USE RYKOFF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WHICH IS BEING STORED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA TO DECLUTTER ABOVE STATED AREA.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections