SAINT'S ALP TEAHOUSE.

Chicago Health Dept

2131 S ARCHER AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

7 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2015.

Last inspected Apr 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
24
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 27
2015
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

USING 5 GAL PLASTIC JERRY CAN FOR STORING MEAT BTOTH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING SUCH CONTAINER. AND USING CONTAINERS THAT CAN BE WASHED EASILY.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASH CLOTH STORED ON SHELVES TO DRY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY

AUG 27
2014
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED UNCLEAN GASKETS OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS.

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS IN HALLWAY UNDER SHELVES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED NO HANDLED SCOOP FOR ICE IN FRONT PREP AREA. PUCHASE HANDLED SCOOP AND STORE OUT OF ICE IN CLEAN DRY CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

SEP 10
2013
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. REMOVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE ITEMS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 3
2012
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Employee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT AT FRONT OF PREMISES.(SMOOTHIE STATION)

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASHCLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.

SEP 9
2011
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ENCLOSED STRAWS AND OR DISPENSER FOR STRAWS USED FOR CUSTOMER BEVERAGES.

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

DEFROST CHEST FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. REMOVE POP CRATES FROM BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS. PROVIDE DOOR AND OR PARTITION FOR ICE MACHINE/DRY STORAGE ROOM.

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

CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS IN KITCHEN, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN AT FRONT BEVERAGE AREA, AND UNDER, AROUND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN TOP OF FOOD CONTAINER LIDS AT BEVERAGE AREA AND KITCHEN.

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. CLEAN WALLS AT PREP AREA AND PROVIDE CEILING PANEL FOR MISSING SECTION IN KITCHEN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET CONNECTION AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.

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MAR 9
2010
PASS 1 violation
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. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLBASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL SECTION NEXT TO WASH BOWL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

FEB 19
2010
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN NOR MAINTAINED. FOUND OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, LIDS BROKEN/WIDE OPEN, AND GARBAGE ON SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREA, REPAIR LIDS, AND RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL GARBAGE PICK-UP TO ACCOMMODATE FLOW OF REFUSE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS AT FRONT PREP AREA.

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAPER AND CARDBOARD LINING FROM REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND UTILITY SINK AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ESPECIALLY WALL BASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES.

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