Argo Tea (T3-L Near Lotto and Tsa)
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2019
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Score
Across the available record, Argo Tea (T3-L Near Lotto and Tsa) has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 17, 2019. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The most recent inspection at Argo Tea (T3-L Near Lotto and Tsa) is from Oct 17, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up nine times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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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
Oct 17, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHILE FOOD HANDLERS WERE ACTIVELY HANDLING FOODS.AT THIS TIME,MANAGER PROVIDED HAND PAPER TOWELS AT MENTIONED HAND WASHING SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.(COS).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CLUTTERED CONDITIONS UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND ELEVATE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR (NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR ELEVATION OF MENTIONED ITEMS).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: COLOR CODED (GREEN) CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN LEFT DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT (BIB) 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL TO REMOVE STICKY FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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May 30, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTERTOP WITHDRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH OVEN IN PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DISPLAY COOLER/CASE (VENT OPENING) WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN PREP AREA.
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Oct 10, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE TCS (TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) FOODS INSIDE COOLERS (7 DAYS FROM OPENING DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES FOR STORAGE IN FRONT PREP AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.
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May 30, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WORNED-OUT GREEN COLORED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS BLOCKED WITH PLASTIC CRATES/CLEANING SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING AS REQUIRED.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS.
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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 FLOOR DRAINS.
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Nov 22, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Mar 23, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 21, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: Found the high temperature dish machine on upon inspection. Started three cycles to test final rinse temperature and both the gauge on machine (hit 131f) and the high temperature test strip failed to register a final temperature of 180f. Tagged machine held for inspection by CDPH, instructed not to use until tag is removed by CDPH. Instructed to repair and maintain so final rinse temperature is at least 180f. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: Observed the previous inspection report summary from report #1965405, dated 9-27-16 not displayed and visible upon arrival. Instructed facility that the most recent inspection report summary must be displayed and visible to all customers at all times. New summary provided at time of inspection. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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 the floors throughout- under and around equipment and along walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Sep 27, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed food at improper temperatures: found 9 bistro savories (all pre-delivery egg washed) at a temperature of 68.1f in a display case. 3 Pastries-Tomato, olive, and feta, 3 Pastries Spinach and Feta cheese, and 3 Pastries-leek, parmesan, and b�chamel sauce. Also found 2 cut apples and a cut orange at 69.3f. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Operator discarded said food valued at $30 as stated by operator. Critical citation issued 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 paper towels at the front exposed handsink. Instructed facility to maintain paper towels at exposed handsinks at all times. Operator installed during inspection. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation on 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 the floor around the front floor drain to be wet. Instructed facility to maintain dry. Observed the floor in the rear prep areas to have dirt and debris. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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May 24, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FRONT DISPLAY REFRIGERATION CASE WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATION CASE IS 50.0F. NEEDS TO MAINTAIN AT 40F AND BELOW. MANAGER IS REMOVING THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. 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 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY INSIDE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING: QUICHE AT 52.8F / 50.2F / 50.8F. DELI SANDWICHES AT 50.7F / 49.8F / 50.2F. MILK IN AN OPENED CONTAINER SOY MILK AT 51.6F, ALMOND MILK AT 50.5F AND COCONUT MILK AT 50.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS TOTAL VALUE $37.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 3 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ONE SITE WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG DELI SANDWICHES. QUICHE, MILK 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 HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR DISPLAYED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE COBWEBS UNDERNEATH OUTSIDE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER.
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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 FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 5, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FRONT COUNTER UNDER EQUIPMENT STORAGE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AND REAR STORAGE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Apr 30, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS NOT MAINTAINED ON PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTURCTED TO REPALCE ALL WORN GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELF, PREP COUNTER, INTERIOR COOLER SHELVES AND GASKETS 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 ALONG WALLBASE, WINDOW LEDGE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Nov 25, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA AND FOOD SPILL INSIDE LOWER LEVEL FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAITAIN SINK.
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Jun 12, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTICE BAD ODOR COMING FROM GREASE TRAP ALSO BAR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP AND REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEROMETER INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE INTERIOR COOLER THERMOMETER.
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Nov 18, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED WHILE IN USE, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 130 F ALSO FOUND CHLORINE TO BE AT 0 PPM AT SAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE 180 F OR ABOVE OR CHLORINE MUST BE AT 100 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES AND TABLE TOPS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN AT PREP AREA, LITTER ON BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM FLOOR AND DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/UNDER EQUIPMENT AT REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS ALSO MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEROMETER INSIDE MILK REACH IN COOLER AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE THEROMETER IN COOLER.
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Feb 20, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAPS AT LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE.
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Nov 14, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAM ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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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 SURFACES OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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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, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE ROOM (TERMINAL 2 BASEMENT)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.-----------MUST FIX LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Argo Tea (T3-L Near Lotto and Tsa) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Argo Tea (T3-L Near Lotto and Tsa) on file is from Oct 17, 2019. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Argo Tea (T3-L Near Lotto and Tsa)?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Argo Tea (T3-L Near Lotto and Tsa).
Has Argo Tea (T3-L Near Lotto and Tsa)'s inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Argo Tea (T3-L Near Lotto and Tsa) have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Argo Tea (T3-L Near Lotto and Tsa) 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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