Argo Tea
Last inspected: Aug 15, 2017
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Score
Argo Tea has been inspected seven times since 2010. Argo Tea was last inspected on Aug 15, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Argo Tea's record stops at Aug 15, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
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 six times.
Argo Tea's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Aug 15, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED TEA SPILLED INSIDE OF THE FRONT CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF CABINETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH BEHIND THE PIPE THAT RUNS ALONG THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A GRAY SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS & FLOOR DRAINS.
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Jul 8, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED AND MISSING RUBBER GASKET AT PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT SANDWICHES/PASTRIES DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Mar 19, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PONDING WATER INSIDE OF THE CABINET UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE INTERIOR OF CABINETS DRY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS WITH CHIPPED AND WORN PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Oct 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT FRONT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BUSSING TUBS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: IMPROPER SINK STOPPERS ARE USE AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Mar 20, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN TEA DISPLAY AREA SHELVING UNIT TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION AND TEA LEAF DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RESURFACE OR REPAINT FLOOR AT MAIN FRONT SERVICE PREP AREA AND AT REAR AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT REAR 3COMP SINK.
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Dec 12, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. ICE BUILD NOTED INSIDE STAND UP FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE 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. COUNTER TOP IN FRONT SERVICE LINE IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED WOOD AND BROKEN SMOOTH COVERINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Oct 20, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. FOUND ABOUT 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN FRONT SERVICE LINE AND REAR DISH WASHING AREAS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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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. SPILLS UNDER EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP NOTED UNDER PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO 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. FLOOR BEHIND DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, TRASH AND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS NOTED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. HOT WATER KNOB AT 3COMP SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Argo Tea last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Argo Tea on file is from Aug 15, 2017. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Argo Tea?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Argo Tea.
Has Argo Tea's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Argo Tea 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 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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