NOV 30
2018
PASS · 0 violations
ARGO TEA.
Chicago Health Dept
16 W RANDOLPH ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2018.
18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2018.
Last inspected Nov 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
VIOLATIONS
58
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT NOR POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER KEPT IN THE BACK OF COOLERS BEHIND FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART IN EASY TO VIEW AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
PASTRIES DISPLAY CASE LIGHT FIXTURE MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
APR 25
2018
PASS 2 violations
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD FOR PASTRY DISPLAY CASE LIGHTS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PACKAGED FOOD DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
OCT 16
2017
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A POT TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POT FROM FACILITY OR INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 17
2017
PASS 1 violation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS NOT PROVIDED TO ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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APR 26
2016
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep area, shall be replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink, 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, front storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
OCT 9
2015
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMP SINK TO REMOVE GRIME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET AT FURTHEST LEFT HAND SINK IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM SO AS TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. THERE ARE 2 OTHER WORKING HAND WASHING SINKS IN ABOVE MENTIONED RESTROOM.
APR 24
2014
PASS · 0 violations
APR 11
2014
FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND FRONT REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.4 DEGREE AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. UNIT IS BEING HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE FOUND IN REACH IN DISPLAY CASE THATS IN POOR REPAIR: YOGURT CUPS, SALADS MADE WITH VARIOUS GRAINS AND QUICHES. ALL PRODUCT RANGED IN TEMPERATURE OF 49-50 DEGREES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL PRODUCT AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $266.08 50LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SCRATCHING HIS HEAD AND CONTINUING TO MAKE CUSTOMER ORDER WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE HIM STOP AND WASH HIS HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A) CITATION ISSUED POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
ICE MACHINE WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD BUILD UP AT THE INSIDE OF THE MACHINE. MACHINE IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINE CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT FRONT DRINK COUNTER AND IN REAR AREA BY DISH MACHINE AND MOP SINK. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 FLIES. ANT ACTIVITY UNDER FRONT DISPLAY CASE AND UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT DRINK STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ALL RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP, GASKETS THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR NEED TO BE REPLACED. MUST CORRECT AND MAIBNTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, REACH IN FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL DRINK MACHINES, ALL SINKS, AND ALL PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD UP. FLOORS WITH HEAVY BUILD UP UNDER SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT HANDSINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE KEPT IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 16
2013
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE 2DR COOLER AT FRONT PREP STATION TO REMOVE SPILLED TEA AT THE BOTTOM SHELF.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICELID MACHINE AT THE REAR AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE STICKY FLOORS IN THE REAR AREA AS WELL AS THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
MAY 17
2012
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 3
2012
PASS 8 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR BY BREWING ROOM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN REAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE/BREWING AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REMOVE PEELING/CHIPPING PAINT FROM BREWING ROOM AND REPAINT FLOORS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO WALK IN COOLER IN REAR-REPLACE BULB.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMP. SINK AND MOP SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX TOILET NEXT TO THE HANDICAP STALL (TOILET WRAPPED COMPLETELY WITH GREEN PLASTIC)IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX SLOW DRAINING WASH BOWL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM (LAST WASH BOWL BY HANDICAP STALL) AND MIDDLE WASH BOWL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
FEB 16
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND MILK SITTING ON THE COUNTER (2 1/2 GALLONS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 52.2F-60.7F. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AND KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 40F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. PRODUCT DISCARDED, VALUED AT APPROX. $5.00 CITATION #70241-16 ISSUED.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (ROAST BEEF, MILK, RICE,ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR BY BREWING ROOM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN REAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE/BREWING AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REMOVE PEELING/CHIPPING PAINT FROM BREWING ROOM AND REPAINT FLOORS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO WALK IN COOLER IN REAR-REPLACE BULB.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMP. SINK AND MOP SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX TOILET NEXT TO THE HANDICAP STALL (TOILET WRAPPED COMPLETELY WITH GREEN PLASTIC)IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX SLOW DRAINING WASH BOWL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM (LAST WASH BOWL BY HANDICAP STALL) AND MIDDLE WASH BOWL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
MAY 2
2011
PASS · 0 violations
APR 22
2011
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 FEET OF PAINTED WOOD AROUND WINDOW FRAME WITH LARGE CHIPS OF PAINT HANGING ABOVE OPEN TEA DIFFUSERS FOR BREWING TEA DURING PRODUCTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOOD FROM ALL CONTAMINATION. DIFFUSERS ARE NOW COVERED WITH PLASTIC TARP
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE MANUALLY CAPPING TEA BOTTLES DURING PRODUCTION AT PROCESSING LINE, ABOUT 30 BOTTLES WERE CAPPED BY HAND AND PACKAGED IN BOXES BEFORE APPROACHING EMPLOYEE. CAPPING MACHINE WAS NOT FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION, DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED EMPLOYEE REPAIRING CAPPING MACHINE AND TAPING IT. INSTRUCTED TO CAP BOTTLES BY MACHINE ONLY, HAND CAPPING IS PROHIBITED. MACHINE IS REPAIRED BY THE END OF INSPECTION.
JAN 26
2011
PASS 2 violations
35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DEC 6
2010
PASS 2 violations
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
NOV 24
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE MANUALLY CAPPING HOT TEA GLASS BOTTLE AT THE FILLING LINE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL BOTTLES MECHANICALLY CAPPED.
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FACILITY NOT WASHING AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY, 3COMP SINK AND DISH MACHINE NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO FIT EQUIPMENT, OBSERVED EQUIPMENT BEING RINSED IN A LARGE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS USED FOR HANDS WASHING TOO ( A HAND SOAP DISPENSER MOUNTED ABOVE SINK IN BREWING OPERATION ROOM), INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER WASHING AND SANITATION FACILITY THAT ACCOMMODATE EQUIPMENT SIZE. ALSO BOTTLES MUST BE MECHANICALLY WASHED BEFORE FILLING, EQUIPMENT TAGGED OPERATION IS CEASED AT THE BREWING ROOM.SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED, MUST CONTACT CDPH AT 312-746-8095 WHEN PROPER WASHING FACILITY IS INSTALLED, AND DOCUMENTED APPROVAL FROM DBA, PLUMBING DEPT AND IDPH PRESENTED. OPERATION IS CEASED AT THIS TIME, MUST FAX A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST AT 312-746-4240.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SOFT DRINKS DISPENSER GUN HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DAMAGED WALL IN PREWING ROOM AT THE BASE OF WALL, MUST REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST PROVIDE A VACUUM BRAKER TO ALL HOSES THAT ARE ATTACHED TO FAUCETS.
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