Chicago
60
YOUR CALL

Argo Tea Uch, LLC

5758 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 · Woodlawn · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
60/100

Mixed record — 5 of 12 inspections passed

Inspections
12
5 passed
Last Inspected
2015-03-06
Pass Rate
42%
2 failures
Score
60/100
YOUR CALL
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2015-03-06
Failed 2 inspections (2013, 2011)
Food Temperature issues found across 5 inspections
Other issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 13×
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Food Temperature critical
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Other critical
2015-03-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED COUNTER AND WALL SURFACES OF COUNTER TOPS NOT SMOOTH AN EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS,DISH RACK

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES

2015-02-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE NOT SANITIZING AT 0 PPM AT THIS TIME.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.DCAM STATES THAT ARGO TEA CAN USE THERE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED COUNTER AND WALL SURFACES OF COUNTER TOPS NOT SMOOTH AN EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS,DISH RACK

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.

2014-05-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-05-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED 0PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER AT THE UNDER COUNTER DISH MACHINE AT THIS TIME(DISHES WERE IN DISH MACHINE AT THIS TIME. SANITIZER SHOULD BE 100PPM MANAGER AND I BOTH USED OUR TEST STRIPS AND BOTH WERE 0PPM. MACHINE TAGGED AT THIS TIME.CRITICAL V...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS NOT CLEAN, ALSO OVEN,MICROWAVE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2013-02-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT IN REAR STORAGE CABINETS WHERE CHEMICALS ARE STORED.

2013-02-07 Fail Canvass
2
serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI USE ITEMS. SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING 0 PPM OF CHLORINE AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR SO THAT MULTI USE ITEMS ARE PROPERLY WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT IN REAR STORAGE CABINETS WHERE CHEMICALS ARE STORED.

2012-04-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-03-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED RREFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 43.5-46.7 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A...

critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 13 LBS OF CHICKEN,TURKEY AND BACON SANDWICHES ,YOGURT AND QUICHE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48-56 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOOD...

2011-07-01 Pass Consultation

No violations found.

2011-06-29 Pass Tag Removal

No violations found.

2011-06-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Other

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION ON REPORT #635218 DATED 6-17-11 WAS NOT CORRECTED. CI...

2011-06-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. ...

serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. MUST REPLACE DISH MACHINE WITH A COMMERICIAL MACHINE WHICH PRO...

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. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND ICE BIN.

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