Argo Tea
Last inspected: Nov 26, 2019
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Score
Going back to 2010, Argo Tea has 11 inspections in the public record. On Nov 26, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Argo Tea's record stops at Nov 26, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Argo Tea on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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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
Nov 26, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH UNDER COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RE-PLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR AREA
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA . MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT INCLUDING BROKEN DISH MACHINE TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA
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May 8, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LID ON ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAI. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LID FROM FALLING OFF MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDER REAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES INSIDE COOLER. APPROX 2 1/2 GALLONS OF MILK AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF 46.9F, 46.8F INSIDE COOLER. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED MILK-CDI. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED( 10-17-2016 )FROM REPORT # 1966589, COVERED UP WITH BUSINESS LICENSE IN PREP AREA WALL BY OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS THAT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THIS ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. ALTERING OR REMOVING IN PUNISHABLE BY LAW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 B.
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Oct 17, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: BROKEN REFGERATOR THERMOMETER INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER CASE.MUST INSTALL NEW THERMOMETER.
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Nov 5, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 29, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF COLD DISPLAY CASE AT THE FRONT PREP TO BE 52.2F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FRONT COLD DISPLAY CASE TO BE IMPROPER:-SHASHUKA AND FETA 54.5F, ROASTED TOMATO AND HAM 55.4F, SPINACH 57F, TOMATO MOZZARELLA 54.5F, SMOKED HAM AND SWISS 53.1F,FETA RED PEPPERS 54.7F, ROASTED TOMATO AND SPINACH 53.1F, CHICKEN PESTO 52.6F, WASABI HAM AND SWISS 53.8F, RED PEPPER AND CHICKEN 59.7F (ALL SANDWICHES AND PIE), GARDEN LENTIL SOUP 49F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $58.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURES OF HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS,3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK TO BE IMPROPER AS FOLLOWS:- 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 90F,FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK 73.8F, REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK 70.2F, PREP SINK 68.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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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: NOTED ABOUT 15 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE FRONT PREP AND DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND USE BY DATE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE FRONT DISPLAY CASE MOTOR HOUSING AND AT THE REAR BY THE DISH WASHER AREA.
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Apr 24, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE AT THE DOOR LEADING TO THE BACK OF THE HOUSE ROOM WHERE THE 3-COMP SINK IS LOCATED. HANDLE ON THE INTERIOR SIDE IS MISSING. MUST REPLACE BROKEN DUST FAN GUARD COVER FOR THE 1DR REACH-IN COOLER (1ST ONE FROM THE LEFT).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP AT THE VENT COVER ABOVE THE MOP SINK AREA.
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Oct 8, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR. CLEAN ALONG WALLBASE AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT REAR AND AT CORNERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT FAR REAR AROUND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATORS/FREEZERS. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 25, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOP AT THE SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Oct 2, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. THE GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT HANDSINK & DUMPSINK MUST BE SEALED & KEPT CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER LEAK OBSERVED AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE 3-COMP SINK, MUST FIX.
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Mar 8, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED ACCMULATED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN IN STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND KEEP DRAIN DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND MOP SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Feb 24, 2010
Complaint
3 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. Must clean interior floors of freezers, air vents of display case, gaskets of front coolers.
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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 aroind/behind heavy equipment in rear must be kept clean & free of debris, front prep area floor must be kept dry.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Walls above some equipment at front prep area must be kept clean, free of dust or stains.
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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 Nov 26, 2019. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Argo Tea?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three 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 five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Argo Tea means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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