ARGO TEA.

Chicago Health Dept

140 S DEARBORN ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

7 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2017.

Last inspected Aug 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 15

2017

PASS 2 violations

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.

JUL 8

2016

PASS 2 violations

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.

MAR 19

2015

PASS 3 violations

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.

OCT 17

2014

PASS 3 violations

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.

MAR 20

2013

PASS 3 violations

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.

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DEC 12

2011

PASS 2 violations

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.

OCT 20

2010

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

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. 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.

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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. HOT WATER KNOB AT 3COMP SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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