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Argo Tea Cafe

958 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
52/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 4 inspections for food temperature, pest activity

Inspections
4
2 passed
Last Inspected
2012-11-02
Pass Rate
50%
2 failures
Score
52/100
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Passed most recent inspection (2012-11-02)
Failed 2 inspections (2012, 2010)
Food Temperature issues found across 2 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Other serious
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2012-11-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-10-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED MILK AT 46.4-47.4F, AND HALF & HALF CREAMER AT 48.0F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED 7 GALLONS OF FOOD WORTH $19. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE REFRIGERAT0RS, UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, NEAR THE HOT WATER HEATER AND IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AREA ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.

2010-07-26 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. HOT WATER TANK UNABLE TO REMAIN ON AND PROVIDE HOT WATER. WATER TEMP...

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. OBSER...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. SUMMARY REPORT FROM 10-1-08 #152625 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 10-1-08 #152625 NOT CORRECTED. #36-MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIE...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR PREP, IN ALL CABINETS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN.

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. INTERIOR 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN.

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. ROTTED/MISSING WOOD BASEBOARD AT 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE, MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR PREP WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS MUST CLE...

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. WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST REMOVE/REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING IN BOTH REACH-IN FREEZERS.

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. PROVIDE FOR FRONT DAIRY COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD...

2010-07-26 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

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