Argo Tea (T3 Rotunda)
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2019
95
Score
Argo Tea (T3 Rotunda) appears in inspection records 28 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Oct 24, 2019. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Argo Tea (T3 Rotunda) is from Oct 24, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Argo Tea (T3 Rotunda) is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 24, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR (BIB) PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 17, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS,PIPE EQUIPMENTS AND STOCK ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AND UTILITY MOP SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND (BOWL WITH SPOONS) INSIDE HAND SINK OBSTRUCTED WHILE FOOD EMPLOYEES WERE PREPPING FOODS FOR CUSTOMERS. ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. MANAGER REMOVED MENTIONED ITEMS FOUND IN HAND SINK AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.(COS).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR (BIB) PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN..
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD PREP COUNTER TOPS AND SIDES OF FOOD EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE SPILLAGE AND DUSTS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE.
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Jun 7, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 6, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS (MILK, SANDWICHES ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2290678 ISSUED ON 05-30-2019 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 #10 - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK. #47 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT STAINED COLORED CODED GREEN CUTTING BOARD AND TO MAINTAIN. #49 - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS FROM WALLS/CEILINGS ABOVE THE PREP/DISHWASHING 3 COMP SINK AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN. #49 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP STORAGE SHELVINGS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS,SPILLS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #59
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #59
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #59
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTH IN A CLEAN BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #59
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May 30, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2229501 ISSUED ON 10/10/2018 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK. #47 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT STAINED COLORED CODED GREEN CUTTING BOARD AND TO MAINTAIN. #49 - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS FROM WALLS/CEILINGS ABOVE THE PREP/DISHWASHING 3 COMP SINK AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN. #49 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP STORAGE SHELVINGS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS,SPILLS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTH IN A CLEAN BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION UNDER AND BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA.
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Oct 10, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: 2-301.14 OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLER PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS,FOOD HANDLER HANDLING RAW SHELL EGG AND THEN TOUCHED THE SIDE OF HIS NECK THEN CONTINUED TO PREPARE BEVERAGES AT THE BIB DRINK STATION AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REVIEW AND MAINTAIN PROPER HANDWASHING TECHNIQUES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION WHEN CHANGING TASKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED-COS.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-901.11 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS/DISHWARE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT LEFT DOOR OF BIB DRINK STATION COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED 2 SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE,WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORNED OUT STAINED COLORED CODED GREEN CUTTING BOARD AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 (C) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP STORAGE SHELVINGS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 (C) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS FROM WALLS/CEILINGS ABOVE THE PREP/DISHWASHING 3 COMP SINK AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS,SPILLS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 6, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 30, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AROUND PREP AREA, OVER 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR MOP SINK AREA AND 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DINING/ FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK, SANDWICHES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR STORAGE/MOP SINK AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATES.
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Oct 20, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the dish rack above the three compartment sink to not provide full access to facilitate dumping of coffee urns (only other sink is handsink). Instructed facility to alter dish rack so as to provide access to properly empty coffee urns into the three compartment sinks and maintain. Observed the one door sandwich cooler to have a torn gasket. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors under sinks, equipment, and in rear storage areas. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the ceiling and attached items (cabinets, track lighting, menu boards) to have heavy dust accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Oct 12, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Upon arrival for inspection, witnessed employees using exposed handsink to dump liquids, observed dark stains in sink due to coffee being emptied in handsink (as stated by manager) and found a tea strainer in the handsink. Instructed facility that handsinks are to be maintained at all times with hot and cold running water, soap, paper towels, and accessible. Facility corrected and removed strainer from sink. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1995649, dated 3-16-17: Violation 33- "Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain." Violation 34- "Observed dirt and debris on floor around the grease trap and in the floor drain. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain." Violation 38- "Observed non working sink stoppers on site for three compartment sink. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain the correct sink stoppers." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the dish rack above the three compartment sink to not provide full access to facilitate dumping of coffee urns (only other sink is handsink). Instructed facility to alter dish rack so as to provide access to properly empty coffee urns into the three compartment sinks and maintain. Observed the one door sandwich cooler to have a torn gasket. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors under sinks, equipment, and in rear storage areas. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the ceiling and attached items (cabinets, track lighting, menu boards) to have heavy dust accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Mar 16, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures- found 5lbs of bistro savory pastries (4 with cooked leeks and parmesan and 5 with cooked spinach and feta) at a temperature of 66.3f in the display case. Instructed facility that all potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at 40f or below or 140f or above. Operator discarded said items valued at $29. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the interior of the 1 door refrigerators and freezers in the rear storage area to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain. Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on floor around the grease trap and in the floor drain. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed non working sink stoppers on site for three compartment sink. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain the correct sink stoppers.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed foodhandlers working without hair restraints. Instructed facility that all foodhandlers must wear hair restraints.
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Nov 21, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt and debris on the interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on floors under and around equipment and along walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Sep 22, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 16, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.4F INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. THE SAID COOLER ARE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL FIXED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK) AT 45.1F STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCT. TOTAL VALUE $5.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 2 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPERTOWEL AVAILABLE FOR EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (MANAGER PROVIDED TABLE NAPKINS). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG MILK, SANDWICHES ETC.) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Aug 4, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.2F AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. THE SAID COOLER ARE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL FIXED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AND DISPLAY INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.2F AND INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.2F. NOTED TURKEY SANDWICH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 46.5F,44.5F, CHEESE SANDWICH AT 44.1F, VEGETARIAN TURKEY AT 44.8F, MILK AT 58.9F, YOGURT AT 64.5F, 50.1F, 51.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BALOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOAL VALUE $50.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 15 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED ON PREMISES (10-26-2016). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Oct 26, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROVIDED IWTH HAND DRYING DEVICE. EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROVIDE WITH PAPER TOWEL FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO PROEPRLY DRY HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAND DRYING DEVICE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2 DOOR STAINLESS STEEL COOLER DOORS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR DOORS TO HAVE SELF CLOSE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Apr 20, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL NOT MAINTAINED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL LOWER SECTION OF WALL.
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Apr 9, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DOES NOT MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. FOUND 5-8 OUNCE CONTAINERS OF YOGURT AT 52.8 F, 6-8 OUNCE CONTAINERS OF BEAN SALAD, ON OPEN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MAMAHER THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).VALUE $50
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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: EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 GNATS ON PREMISES IN REAR NEAR UTILITY SINK, ON BOXES ABOVE COOLER AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICES PREMISES, REMOVE ALL LIVE ACTIVITY AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARROUS FOODS IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED-SANDWICHES AT 42.0. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AND CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL NOT MAINTAINED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL LOWER SECTION OF WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATERLINE LEAK NOTED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATERLINE TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Dec 2, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOWER SIDE OF PREP AREA COUNTER, ABOVE DISHMACHINE, IN POOR REPAIR/LOWER SIDE OF SAID COUNTER DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COUNTER.
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Nov 25, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREP AREA SHELF UNDER REGISTER AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SAID SHELF ALSO OBSERVED 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION, MUST ALSO SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOWER SIDE OF PREP AREA COUNTER, ABOVE DISHMACHINE, IN POOR REPAIR/LOWER SIDE OF SAID COUNTER DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVEED FOOD ON PREP AREA SHELVES, FOOD DEBRIS/CALCIUM BUILD UP ON EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD/HOT WATER HANDLES AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HANDLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF SINKS AND SHELVES.
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Jun 12, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD SURFACE WITH DARK PITS (ABOVE SANDWICH COOLER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG CORNERS/WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 18, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF EXPOSED HANDDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND MOP SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Feb 20, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOOSE WITH MASKING TAPE AROUND OPENING/DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE THE SAID ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD AND DUST BUILD-UP ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE, UNDER COOLERS AND FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA
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Jan 17, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Jan 9, 2012
Routine
5 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 20 FRUIT FLIES AT THE REAR WALLS,MOPSINK AREA AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,SERIOUS VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED ,INSTRUCTED MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS ,MUST CALL PEST COMPANY FOR SERVICE,MUST HAVE ZERO INSECTS/FRUIT FLIES IN THE RESTAURANT;GIVEN 5 DAYS 01-17-12 TO CORRECT VIOLATION
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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. EXTERIOR OVEN NOT CLEAN,DUST ACCUMULATION MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COUNTER BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE NOT CLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;SHELVES WITH SYRUP BOTTLES NOT CLEAN MUST 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 UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR DRAINS WITH BAD ODOR MUST FLUSH REGULARLY AND CALL SERVICE FOR CLEANING
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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 BEHIND MICROWAVE OVEN,WALLS /PANEL ABOVE SIGNAGE AND PREP AREA,WALLS ABOVE OVEN AND REAR SIDE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS FROM ENTERING
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Jan 19, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 4, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
7 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED ,#21 NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND NONE POSTED,CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CANDICE MACLEOD IS OFF FOR NOW,INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST ALWAYS BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED; RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL STAFF MUST ENROLL IN FOOD SANITATION CLASS
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #32 FROM REPORT #276971,06-29-10 NOT CORRECTED,SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE NOT INSTALLED,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASHGUARD,GIVEN 5 DAYS 01-11 -11 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION
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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. LEAKING HANDSINK FAUCET MUST BE FIXED;MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNDER DISPLAY PASTRY CABINET
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN
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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. CEILING ABOVE PREP AND REAR AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,INSTRUCTED TO COORDINATE WITH AIRPORT MANAGEMENT FOR CLEANNING
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE PASTRY DISPLAY CABINET
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. MUST CLEAN GREASE TRAP TO ELIMINATE BAD ODOR
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Jun 29, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND NONE POSTED WHEN PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS;MANAGER SHOWED PAPERS THAT EXPIRED 2009,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MUST BE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
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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. MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
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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 AND MAINTAIN CABINETS FOR TEA DISPENSER,HOLDING TRAY BELOW MICROWAVE OVEN,INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALL AROUND EQUIPMENT,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER HANDSINK,UNDER DISPLAY COOLER
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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. DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS ABOVE PREP/CASHIER AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Argo Tea (T3 Rotunda) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Argo Tea (T3 Rotunda) on file is from Oct 24, 2019. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Argo Tea (T3 Rotunda)?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Argo Tea (T3 Rotunda).
Has Argo Tea (T3 Rotunda)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Argo Tea (T3 Rotunda) have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Argo Tea (T3 Rotunda) 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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