TEA LEAF GARDEN.

Chicago Health Dept

2305 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

4 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Aug 2019.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
31
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
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.

JUL 29
2019
FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL
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 ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:25PM DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

NOV 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL
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.

OCT 30
2018
FAIL 14 violations 3 CRITICAL
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 BOX FREEZER.

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 OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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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