ARGO TEA.

Chicago Health Dept

1 S FRANKLIN ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

11 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2019.

Last inspected Nov 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 26

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH UNDER COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RE-PLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA .

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA . MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT INCLUDING BROKEN DISH MACHINE TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA

MAY 8

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES INSIDE COOLER. APPROX 2 1/2 GALLONS OF MILK AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF 46.9F, 46.8F INSIDE COOLER. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED MILK-CDI. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Serious Facility Condition

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED( 10-17-2016 )FROM REPORT # 1966589, COVERED UP WITH BUSINESS LICENSE IN PREP AREA WALL BY OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS THAT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THIS ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. ALTERING OR REMOVING IN PUNISHABLE BY LAW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 B.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LID ON ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAI. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LID FROM FALLING OFF MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDER REAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

OCT 17

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

BROKEN REFGERATOR THERMOMETER INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER CASE.MUST INSTALL NEW THERMOMETER.

NOV 5

2015

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 29

2015

FAIL 6 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF COLD DISPLAY CASE AT THE FRONT PREP TO BE 52.2F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FRONT COLD DISPLAY CASE TO BE IMPROPER:-SHASHUKA AND FETA 54.5F, ROASTED TOMATO AND HAM 55.4F, SPINACH 57F, TOMATO MOZZARELLA 54.5F, SMOKED HAM AND SWISS 53.1F,FETA RED PEPPERS 54.7F, ROASTED TOMATO AND SPINACH 53.1F, CHICKEN PESTO 52.6F, WASABI HAM AND SWISS 53.8F, RED PEPPER AND CHICKEN 59.7F (ALL SANDWICHES AND PIE), GARDEN LENTIL SOUP 49F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $58.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NOTED TEMPERATURES OF HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS,3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK TO BE IMPROPER AS FOLLOWS:- 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 90F,FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK 73.8F, REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK 70.2F, PREP SINK 68.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED ABOUT 15 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE FRONT PREP AND DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND USE BY DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE FRONT DISPLAY CASE MOTOR HOUSING AND AT THE REAR BY THE DISH WASHER AREA.

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APR 24

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE AT THE DOOR LEADING TO THE BACK OF THE HOUSE ROOM WHERE THE 3-COMP SINK IS LOCATED. HANDLE ON THE INTERIOR SIDE IS MISSING. MUST REPLACE BROKEN DUST FAN GUARD COVER FOR THE 1DR REACH-IN COOLER (1ST ONE FROM THE LEFT).

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP AT THE VENT COVER ABOVE THE MOP SINK AREA.

OCT 8

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR. CLEAN ALONG WALLBASE AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT REAR AND AT CORNERS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT FAR REAR AROUND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATORS/FREEZERS. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 25

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOP AT THE SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

OCT 2

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. THE GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT HANDSINK & DUMPSINK MUST BE SEALED & KEPT CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WATER LEAK OBSERVED AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE 3-COMP SINK, MUST FIX.

MAR 8

2011

PASS 3 violations

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. OBSERVED ACCMULATED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN IN STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND KEEP DRAIN DRY.

Minor Sanitation

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. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND MOP SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

FEB 24

2010

PASS 3 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. Must clean interior floors of freezers, air vents of display case, gaskets of front coolers.

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. Floors aroind/behind heavy equipment in rear must be kept clean & free of debris, front prep area floor must be kept dry.

Minor Sanitation

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. Walls above some equipment at front prep area must be kept clean, free of dust or stains.

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