What is Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea Inc's health inspection score?

Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 63 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea Inc last inspected?

Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea Inc was last inspected on February 4, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea Inc have?

Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea Inc has 21 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea Inc safe to eat at?

Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea Inc has a safety score of 63/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea Inc serve?

Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea Inc serves Coffee cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea Inc

Name: Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea Inc
Address: 53 E RANDOLPH ST, Chicago, 60601
Rating: 63

53 E RANDOLPH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/4/2026

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0Fair

Coffee•The Loop

Better than 32% of coffee restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Feb 4, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

4.2

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-37

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

53 E RANDOLPH ST, Chicago, IL 60601

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Feb

Mar 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jan

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass2 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN TOILET ROOM WITH FLUSHING HANDLE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 : MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR EMPLOYEES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AT SHELVING UNITS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER TOPS,SHELVING UNITS ,STORAGE CABINETS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT FROM WALL VENTS,OVERHEAD PIPES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Base deductions−20 pts

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med6 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

53/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WHSING SIGN IN TOILET ROOM WITH FLUSHING HANDLE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
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
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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)

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR EMPLOYEES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AT SHELVING UNITS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER TOPS,SHELVING UNITS ,STORAGE CABINETS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT FROM WALL VENTS,OVERHEAD PIPES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Base deductions−42 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 24

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR MILK COOLER IN THE REAR UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND COFFEE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER COOLING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AND COFFEE BREWERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Feb 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
No hand wash sink provided at dish room. instructed to install. priority foundation violation 7-38-030.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Utility hose running on floor under 3-comp sink, instructed to elevate to for proper cleaning.

Base deductions−12 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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