Argo Tea
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2018
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Score
Going back to 2010, Argo Tea has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 5, 2018. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Argo Tea dates to Dec 5, 2018.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Argo Tea trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Dec 5, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11- OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST HAVE HAND SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11- OBSERVED FRONT PREP HAND SINK IN USE AS DUMP SINK, WITH CREAM, ICE CUBE AND COFFEE DEBRIS IN BOTTOM OF HAND SINK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO USE HAND SINKS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED. COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12- OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST HAVE PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE INSTALLED AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SIGNAGE IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15- OBSERVED NO DUMP SINK/1 COMP SINK INSTALL AT FRONT COURT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A MINIMUM 1 DUMP SINK/1 COMP SINK FOR DISCARD OF ICE, CREAM, ETC. IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE SAID AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 4, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF DISPLAY CASES NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS ADN STANDING REFRIGERATORS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND INTERIOR OF OVENS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE . REPAINT FLOORS SO THAT THEY CAN BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOEMTER WITHIN DISPLAY COOLER FOR CUSTOMERS GRAB AND GO PRODUCTS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG AFTER USE. MUST HAND MOPS TO DETER SMALL FLY BREEDING SITES.
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Sep 1, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA MILK 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS LOOSE. MUST REATTACH/MAKE DOOR GASKETS TIGHT FITTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS/SINK HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVES AND SINKS.
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Nov 19, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER ON SITE,FROM REPORT # 1498103, DATED 10/23/14. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW ALL THE TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). PROVIDED MANAGER A NEW SUMMARY REPORT TO BE POSTED ON SITE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND DEFROST INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 REACH IN FREEZER (WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND ACCUMUALTED ICE)AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RE SEAL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 23, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURES OF SERVICE COOLER AND DISPLAY CASE COOLER BOTH AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 49.5F(SERVICE COOLER) AND 48.5F (DISPLAY CASE COOLER). INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT ARE MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES 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 IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE DISPLAY CASE COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER:-YOGURT 53.2F, CHICKEN SALAD 47.1F, BROWN RICE SOUP 48.7F, MILK 48.5F, MUSHROOM PIE 47.5F, ROASTED TOMATO ANS SPINACH 46.8F, WASABI HAM AND CHEESE 44.8F, SMOKED TURKEY 47.3F, CHICKEN 48.0F, BROWN RICE 54.5F, LENTIL SALAD 44.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $141.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR 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: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, SANDWICHES,DELI MEATS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AR ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND AT THE DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT HAND WASH SINK OF FRONT PREP AREA., INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 15, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL.
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Aug 29, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 26, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: (7-38-005A) FOUND THE FRONT COLD DISPLAY/HOLDING UNIT WITH AMB IENT AIR TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 53.4F TO 57.8F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW. (UNIT TAGGED)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: (7-38-005A) FOUND FOLLOWING FOODS STORED IN ABOVE DISPLAY COLLER: 4-FRITTATAS AT 53.2-55.9F; 12-CHICKEN OR TURKEY BAGUETTES AT 51.0F-51.4F; 13-CONTAINERS OF LENTIL/BLACK BEAN SALADS AT 51.5F-52.7F; 10-CONTAINERS OF PARFAITS AT 50.0F-56.3F. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF SAID PRODUCTS & MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. (TOTAL AMOUNT=$134.00 & TOTAL P0UNDAGE=65 LBS.)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR AREA UNDER FRONT HANDSINK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & DRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE BASE OF THE FAUCET IN REAR IS LEAKING, MUST FIX.
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Jun 21, 2010
Routine
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. Observed food debris inside 3-compartment sink and slight lime biuld up inside ice machine. Must clean interior of 3-compartment sink and interior of ice machine.
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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 floor under and around all stand up coolers/freezers at rear storage room.
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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. Observed one burned out ceiling light bulb above rear storage room. Must provide and install working light bulb.
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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 Dec 5, 2018. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Argo Tea?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Argo Tea.
Has Argo Tea's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Argo Tea have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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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