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Argo Tea Cafe-Tribune Tower

435 N Michigan Ave Bldg Suite 114, Chicago, IL 60611
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2017
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Argo Tea Cafe-Tribune Tower, the earliest from 2011. Argo Tea Cafe-Tribune Tower was last inspected on Nov 20, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Argo Tea Cafe-Tribune Tower since Nov 20, 2017, 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.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited five times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD TO 3-COMP SINK, UTENSILS DRIPPING ON COUNTER AND POOLING WASTE WATER.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL NEXT TO PREP TABLE WITH CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SURFACE.
35
90
Jul 18, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND MANY DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD AT THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT COLD HOLDING UNIT.ALSO FOUND STICKY COUNTER TOPS AT THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
33
95
Dec 22, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISPLAY COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
34
95
Apr 19, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL PREP SURFACES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER ARE WET WITH LIQUID SPLATTER AND BUILDUP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND THE DRY STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
34
90
Apr 20, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS ON MAIN FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND MAIN FLOOR RESTROOM. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
41
86
Nov 14, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 12, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
34
95
Sep 27, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER.
33
95
Sep 16, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER AND MILK COOLERS. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER: QUICHES AT 50.1F, LENTIL SALAD AT 45.3F, CHICKPEA SALAD AT 47.8F, EMPANADAS AT 48.2F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEM INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLER: MILK AT 44.0-47.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 67# OF FOOD WORTH $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
3
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ONLY REACHED 172F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE ABOVE 180F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
8
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER.
33
86
Oct 6, 2011
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Argo Tea Cafe-Tribune Tower last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Argo Tea Cafe-Tribune Tower on file is from Nov 20, 2017. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Argo Tea Cafe-Tribune Tower?

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

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Argo Tea Cafe-Tribune Tower 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-Tribune Tower 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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