DEC 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ARGO TEA.
EAT. 89/100
819 N RUSH ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 4, 2019 · passed with conditions
Passed all 10 inspections, but 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since May 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- NO PHYSICAL KIT FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENTS, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, FOR THE PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- OBSERVED "GRAB AND GO" FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE WITHOUT THE ADDRESS OF THE LOCATION THE FOOD WAS PREPARED/PACKAGED IN, ON THE LABEL. MUST PROVIDE. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED BROKEN/UNUSED EQUIPMENT (EX:DISH MACHINE) IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL ARTICLES/EQUIPMENT THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION FROM PREMISE AND MAINTAIN. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED BROKEN/RAISED FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE BROKEN TILES AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THROUGHOUT. OBSERVED THE COVING AT THE WALL BASE IN THE TOILET ROOM PEELING OFF WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE TOILET ROOM, THE REAR STORAGE AREA, AND THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN. -
MAR 212018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 21
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
1-DOOR REACH IN MILK COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET LOOSE FROM CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REATTACH/MAKE TIGHT FITTED DOOR RUBBER GASKET AT SAID COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT DISHWASH AREA UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG CORNERS/WALLS THROUGHOUT.
MAR 162017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 16
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SPRAY BOTTLE NEXT TO OVEN AT FRONT PREP LINE NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
FRONT GRAB AND GO COOLER MISSING A THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SOILED UTESILS NOT STORED PROPERLY, FOUND GREASY EGGS COOKING ROUNDS STORED ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO CONVECTION OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
OCT 202016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 20
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DETAIL CLEAN THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE PINK BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUTTING BOARDS FROM BEHIND THE SINK AND STORE IN A CLEAN SEPERATE AREA TO AVOID SPLASH CONTAMINATION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE LIQUID BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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DEC 22015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 2
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF SINKS, COUNTER TOPS, AND THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS, SINKS, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS AS NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTERS AS NEEDED AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.
OCT 172013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 17
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE STORAGE AREAS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND BROOMS/DUST PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
JUN 222012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 22
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON CEILING OPENING ABOVE ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WEAK COLD WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
MAY 272011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 27
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASH GUARD MUST BE INSTALLED TO THE LEFT OF FRONT HANDSINK (BESIDE A PREP COOLER). GREASE TRAP MUST BE REPLACED, DUE TO EVIDENCE OF SEVERE CORROSION ON SIDES & BASE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS AROUND & BEHIND GREASE TRAP & DISHMACHINE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IS DRIPPING-MUST FIX. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
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