Argo Tea Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 2, 2012
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Argo Tea Cafe has been inspected three times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 2, 2012. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 2, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Nov 2, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 26, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: 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.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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 THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AREA ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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Jul 26, 2010
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: 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 TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 65.8F.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR PREP, IN WASHROOM, AT BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST ELIMINATE SOURCE OF BREEDING FLIES IE: WET ROTTED WOODEN SHELVING UNDER ICE BIN IN 1ST FLOOR PREP. CONTINUE TREATING ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES AND MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: 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.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: 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 SHIELD IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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 CLEAN. POOLING WATER IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST REMOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 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.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: 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.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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 PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Argo Tea Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Argo Tea Cafe on file is from Nov 2, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.
Has Argo Tea Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Argo Tea Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Argo Tea Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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