AUG 15
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ARGO TEA.
EAT. 92/100
140 S DEARBORN ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 15, 2017 · passed
6 of 7 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
6 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
19
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
JUL 82016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 8
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DAMAGED AND MISSING RUBBER GASKET AT PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT SANDWICHES/PASTRIES DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
MAR 192015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 19
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
OCT 172014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 17
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT FRONT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
IMPROPER SINK STOPPERS ARE USE AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
MAR 202013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 20
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT REAR 3COMP SINK.
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DEC 122011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 12
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
OCT 202010FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 20
2010
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. FOUND ABOUT 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN FRONT SERVICE LINE AND REAR DISH WASHING AREAS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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.
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.
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. HOT WATER KNOB AT 3COMP SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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