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Argo Tea Cafe

233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2016
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Argo Tea Cafe has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Argo Tea Cafe was last inspected on Nov 4, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Argo Tea Cafe since Nov 4, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Argo Tea Cafe is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE 2-SLIDING COOLER DOOR TRACKS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CUP HOLDERS LOCATED UNDER THE TEA DISPENSING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS FROM UNDER THE 3-COMO SINK AREA AND THE DISH MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE THE HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3-COMP SINK.
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May 16, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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90
Sep 5, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN STORAGE COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Jul 23, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP ON THE CONDENSER OF AN UPRIGHT FREEZER (THE LAST ONE TO THE LEFT), MUST MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP (UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK), NEED DETAILED CLEANING, DUE TO DEBRIS OR DIRT BUILD-UP.
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May 13, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHLEVES AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 26, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. MUST SEAL AROUND 1-COMP SINK & AT SPLASH GUARD OF HANDSINK, TO RPEVENT PREP TABLE FROM DIS-REPAIR.
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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. MUST ELEVATE STOCK OR BAGS OF DIRTY LINEN OFF THE FLOORS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING.
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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 4, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Argo Tea Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Argo Tea Cafe.

Has Argo Tea Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Argo Tea Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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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