Argo Tea Cafe-Ohare T2 — Argo Tea (T2/E5)
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2019
86
Score
The health department has logged 25 inspections at Argo Tea Cafe-Ohare T2 — Argo Tea (T2/E5), the earliest from 2011. The most recent visit was on Oct 31, 2019. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Argo Tea Cafe-Ohare T2 — Argo Tea (T2/E5)'s record stops at Oct 31, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 14 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Argo Tea Cafe-Ohare T2 — Argo Tea (T2/E5) is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
49
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB OVER REAR SALAD 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Oct 24, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB OVER REAR SALAD 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jun 7, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF ONE DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA.
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May 30, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2229499 ISSUED ON 10/10/2018 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #51 - UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INFRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES. #56 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF ONE DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60
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Oct 10, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE TCS (TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) FOODS STORED INSIDE COOLERS (7 DAYS FROM OPENING DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP SINK BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INFRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Jun 7, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER ON FLOOR COMING OUT FROM DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DISPLAY COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND WALLS, RAILINGS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT PREP AREA.
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Oct 31, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 24, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous serious violations not corrected from report# 2098947, dated 10-16-17: Violation 16: "FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE TABLE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE-USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED." Facility washed, rinsed, and sanitized said machine during inspection. Violation 29: "PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2059419 DATED:06/01/2017. 33 Observed the display cooler to have a slime accumulated in the front vent near customer self service. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. 38 Observed the dump sink at the front counter to have the hot water shut off due to a broken handle which causes hot water to run continuously. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN BY 10/23/2017." Facility cleaned said display cooler vent at time of inspection. Dump sink violation still out standing. Instructed to correct and maintain by 10-26-17. Critical violation 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN TOPS/SIDES OF FOOD EQUIPMENT, PREP AREA SHELVING, INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS/CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 16, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE TABLE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE-USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MANAGER PROVIDED A XEROX COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE,NOT ACCEPTABLE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND HAVE IT POSTED AS REQUIRED AND BE PRESENT DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS BLOCKED/OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW BY FOOD EQUIPMENTS/SHELVING THAT IS USED TO STORE GLASS BOWLS OF TEAS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO DISPLAY IT IN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2059419 DATED:06/01/2017.. 32 Observed the 1 door prep top cooler to have an attached cutting board with deep dark grooves in it. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed the one door milk cooler to have a torn gasket. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. 08/24/2017 33 Observed the Turbo Chef oven to have heavy dirt and food debris built up on the interior. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the display cooler to have a slime accumulated in the front vent near customer self service. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. 08/24/2017 38 Observed the dump sink at the front counter to have the hot water shut off due to a broken handle which causes hot water to run continuously. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. 08/24/2017. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN BY 10/23/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN TOPS/SIDES OF FOOD EQUIPMENTS,PREP AREA SHELVINGS,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS/CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 1, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the 1 door prep top cooler to have an attached cutting board with deep dark grooves in it. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed the one door milk cooler to have a torn gasket. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the Turbo Chef oven to have heavy dirt and food debris built up on the interior. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the display cooler to have a slime accumulated in the front vent near customer self service. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the dump sink at the front counter to have the hot water shut off due to a broken handle which causes hot water to run continuously. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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May 24, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed the one door milk refrigerator at 49.1f. Tagged machine held for inspection by CDPH, do not use until CDPH removes tag. Instructed to repair so refrigerator maintains an internal temperature of 40f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found foods at improper temperatures in the 1 door refrigerator- 1 gallon of milk/milk products (Cow's milk, coconut milk, almond milk) at 50.9f and 1/2 gallon of lemonade at 46.7f. Operator discarded and denatured said product, valued at $10. Instructed to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: Found no hot running water on site at time of arrival (61.4f) at any sink. Operator restored hot water (114.6f) at 11:10am. Instructed facility to maintain hot and cold running water at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violation not corrected from report # 1981346, dated 1-12-17: Violation 33- "Observed the top of the grease trap to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed dirt and debris in the prep cooler refrigeration gaskets. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Instructed facility to remove ice, clean and sanitize machine, and correct remaining violations and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the 1 door prep top cooler to have an attached cutting board with deep dark grooves in it. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed the one door milk cooler to have a torn gasket. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the Turbo Chef oven to have heavy dirt and food debris built up on the interior. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the display cooler to have a slime accumulated in the front vent near customer self service. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the dump sink at the front counter to have the hot water shut off due to a broken handle which causes hot water to run continuously. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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70
Jan 12, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK,CHICKEN,TURKEY SANDWICHES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the top of the grease trap to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed dirt and debris in the prep cooler refrigeration gaskets. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirt and food debris encrusted on the interior of the Jetwave oven. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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86
Dec 20, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed the 1 door cooler near the ice bin not maintaining a proper temperature: found an internal temperature of 77.3f. Tagged cooler held for inspection by CDPH. Instructed not to use until tag is removed by CDPH. Instructed to repair and maintain at 40f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: Observed the water temperature throughout facility at 68.7f upon arrival. Instructed facility to maintain hot water at all times. Facility restored during inspection to a temperature of 121.5f. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violations not corrected from report# 1960708, dated 9-19-16: Violation 32- "Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard between the dumpsink and the ice bin." Violation 33- "Observed countertops with food debris and dirt throughout: behind equipment and ovens and around the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain." Violation 34- "Observed dirt and food debris on the floors throughout: under and around equipment, in dining area, and under sink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the top of the grease trap to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed dirt and debris in the prep cooler refrigeration gaskets. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirt and food debris encrusted on the interior of the Jetwave oven. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Sep 19, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed 10 bistro savories (all pre-delivery egg washed) at a temperature of 68.0f in a display case. 3 Pastries-Tomato, olive, and feta and 7 Pastries-leek, parmesan, and b�chamel sauce. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Facility discarded all 10 items valued at $12. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the exposed handsink inaccessible: observed the cold brew coffee liner draped from a rack above and resting over the faucet and observed a trash can placed directly in front of the handsink. Facility removed both items during inspection. Instructed to maintain exposed handsink accessible at all times. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn gaskets on all refrigeration equipment. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed the prep cooler cutting board worn with many deep, dark grooves in it. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard between the dumpsink and the ice bin.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed countertops with food debris and dirt throughout: behind equipment and ovens and around the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and food debris on the floors throughout: under and around equipment, in dining area, and under sink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a sewage like smell around the three compartment sink and grease trap. Instructed facility to correct and maintain.
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Nov 25, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES UNDER COUNTERS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED OT DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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90
Jun 9, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 29, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE AT 173.3 F. INSTRUCTED THAT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINEMUST SANITIZE AT 180 F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE, CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP COUNTER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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86
Aug 20, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR FRIDGE (REACH IN COOLER) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR/RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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90
Aug 13, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1395615 DATED ON 01/21/14 AND MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION- #OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLERS AT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS, #41 STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED (ITEMS ON FLOOR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT STORAGE ROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR FRIDGE (REACH IN COOLER) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR/RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AND SINK COLD/HOT WATER HANDLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AT SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WALLS AT LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PLASTIC ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE MACHINE CRACKED BY HANDLE AND SLIGHTLY CHIPPED AT TIP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.
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Jan 21, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA SANDWICH CUTTING BOARD SURFACE PITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLERS AT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED (ITEMS ON FLOOR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT STORAGE ROOM.
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Jun 7, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP STATION REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS IN LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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90
Nov 14, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 24, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: MILK REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 48.2 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW, FOUND MILK HELD INSIDE COOLER.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND MILK HELD AT 50 F INSIDE MILK REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE MILK VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.
3
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES/TABLE TOPS AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.
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Jan 9, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. EXTERIOR OF OVEN,SHELVES UNCLEAN ,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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 FREEZER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. FLOORS ALL AROUND EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,SINK UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WASH CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZED CONTAINER
43
82
Aug 17, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Argo Tea Cafe-Ohare T2 — Argo Tea (T2/E5) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Argo Tea Cafe-Ohare T2 — Argo Tea (T2/E5) on file is from Oct 31, 2019. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Argo Tea Cafe-Ohare T2 — Argo Tea (T2/E5)?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Argo Tea Cafe-Ohare T2 — Argo Tea (T2/E5).
Has Argo Tea Cafe-Ohare T2 — Argo Tea (T2/E5)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Argo Tea Cafe-Ohare T2 — Argo Tea (T2/E5) have averaged around three 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-Ohare T2 — Argo Tea (T2/E5) 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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