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Argo Tea

140 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60603 · Loop · Restaurant · Medium risk
EAT
92/100

Strong record across 7 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
7
6 passed
Last Inspected
2017-08-15
Pass Rate
86%
1 failure
Score
92/100
EAT
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2017-08-15
Failed 1 inspection (2010)
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
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Sanitation minor 13×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
2017-08-15 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED TEA SPILLED INSIDE OF THE FRONT CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF CABINETS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH BEHIND THE PIPE THAT RUNS ALONG THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A GRAY SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS & FLOOR DRAINS.

2016-07-08 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DAMAGED AND MISSING RUBBER GASKET AT PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT SANDWICHES/PASTRIES DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

2015-03-19 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED PONDING WATER INSIDE OF THE CABINET UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE INTERIOR OF CABINETS DRY.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS WITH CHIPPED AND WORN PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

2014-10-17 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT FRONT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

BUSSING TUBS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

IMPROPER SINK STOPPERS ARE USE AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

2013-03-20 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN TEA DISPLAY AREA SHELVING UNIT TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION AND TEA LEAF DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST RESURFACE OR REPAINT FLOOR AT MAIN FRONT SERVICE PREP AREA AND AT REAR AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT REAR 3COMP SINK.

2011-12-12 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ICE BUILD NOTED INSIDE STAND UP FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. COUNTER TOP IN FRONT SERVICE LINE IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED WOOD AND BROKEN SMOOTH COVERINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

2010-10-20 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUN...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SPILLS UNDER EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP NOTED UNDER PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, TRASH AND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS NOTED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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...

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