Chicago
24
BEAT

Tea Leaf Garden

2305 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659 · West Ridge · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
24/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 4 inspections for other, documentation & training

Inspections
4
0 passed
Last Inspected
2019-08-12
Pass Rate
0%
2 failures
Score
24/100
BEAT
Failed 2 inspections (2019, 2018)
Other issues found across 6 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 5 inspections
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Sanitation serious 10×
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Other critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety serious
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Food Temperature minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
2019-08-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
2
serious Chemical Safety

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11- MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE AND ASTERISK ON ALL FOOD ITEMS BEING SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON THE MENU, PLACARDS, TABLE TENT LABEL STATEMENTS OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11-FOUND GROCEY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

2019-07-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING CURRY CHICKEN, BEEF CURRY ,SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN, FRIED RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE ALL THE TIMES WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOOD. MANAGER AR...

serious Chemical Safety

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE AND ASTERISK ON ALL FOOD ITEMS BEING SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON THE MENU, PLACARDS, TABLE TENT LABEL STATEMENTS OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS ENTRANCE TO THE BUILDING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ALL FOOD STOCKS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE SUCH ITEMS.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GROCEY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE PREP /KITCHEN AREA AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SHELVES OF THE CABINET IN THE FRONT AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR TOP OF THE STOVE AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID WIDE OPEN WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE LID CLOSE ALL THE TIMES WITHOUT OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(b) ISSUED CITATION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2018-11-06 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR WALK-WAY TO THE GARBAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

2018-10-30 Fail License
CRITICAL 14
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-702.11 NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY SANITIZER ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZERS FOUND NOT ON/OPERATING. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION OF 41F OR BELOW FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER AT 0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLDING UNITS.

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CLEAN DISH RACK.--- MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE ...

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.14 NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.110 OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE, LID UNABLE TO CLOSE. ALSO OBSERVED OUTDOOR GREASE CONTAINER WITH OVERFLOWING GREASE SPILLING ONTO THE GROUND AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON SIDES AND TOP OF CONTAINER. MUST REMOVE ALL OVE...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS SEALANT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS, AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE REMOVED AND MAKE ALL WALLS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR WALK-WAY TO THE GARBAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

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