Argo Tea

2 N State St, Chicago, IL 60602

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 1, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Argo Tea has been inspected three times since 2010. On Feb 1, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Argo Tea is from Feb 1, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Argo Tea is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 1, 2013

Routine

3 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: UPON INSPECTION AT 225PM FOUND FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A GAP OF APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH. DOORS MUST BE RODENT PROOFED AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION AND THE FRONT DOOR WAS RODENT PROOFED BY 345PM. SERIOUS CITATION CDI

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP BOX TO REMOVE GRIME AND FODD DEBRIS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ANS SANITIZE CEILING AT TEA PREP AREA TO REMOVE TEA STAINS.

Dec 14, 2011

Routine

2 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. ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. DISPOSABLE CUPS AND LIDS SHELVES TOO CLOSE TO MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Nov 17, 2010

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS TO PASTRIES DISPLAY CASE LIGHT FIXTURES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Argo Tea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Argo Tea on file is from Feb 1, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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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