Argo Tea

6576 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2019

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Dec 2, 2019. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. The most recent inspection at Argo Tea is from Dec 2, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Argo Tea's 47 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2019

Routine

5 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO VALID/ORIGINAL CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER REPORTED ON SITE WITH SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT 9:18am, AFTER HE WAS CALLED BY THE EMPLOYEE.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. AFTER MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED BY EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: FOUND RUBBER GASKET BROKEN AT ONE DOOR COOLER UNDER THE COFFEE COUNTER,ALSO BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNDER COUNTER OF SODA BOXES.REPAIR/REPLACE SAID GASKET.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID LID.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND EXCESS SPILLAGE OF OIL ON CEMENT SURROUNDING THE INSIDE RECEPTACLES OF GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: CLUTTER WITH OLD EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE RIGHT WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND KEEP WASHROOM FREE FOR PROPER USAGE.

May 4, 2018

License

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Observed missing guard for exposed ice drop-in bin and one compartment sink in the coffee/tea station area. Obtain, install and maintain guard. Observed food stored under sanitary/waste pipes in front area. Must install a drop ceiling or encase waste pipes.

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

Inspector notes: Floor under drop-in ice bin not smooth, easily cleanable and clean dustless. must make floor smooth, easily cleanable as well as clean and maintain floor .

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Three compartment sink has loose/excess sealant around drain. must repair and remove excess sealant.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Argo Tea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Argo Tea on file is from Dec 2, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Argo Tea?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Argo Tea.

Has Argo Tea's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Argo Tea have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Argo Tea means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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