Argo Tea Uch
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2015
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Score
Argo Tea Uch has been inspected 12 times since 2011. The most recent report on file is from Mar 6, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Argo Tea Uch's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 6, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Mar 6, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED COUNTER AND WALL SURFACES OF COUNTER TOPS NOT SMOOTH AN EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS,DISH RACK
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES
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Feb 27, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE NOT SANITIZING AT 0 PPM AT THIS TIME.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.DCAM STATES THAT ARGO TEA CAN USE THERE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COUNTER AND WALL SURFACES OF COUNTER TOPS NOT SMOOTH AN EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS,DISH RACK
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
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May 22, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 19, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 0PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER AT THE UNDER COUNTER DISH MACHINE AT THIS TIME(DISHES WERE IN DISH MACHINE AT THIS TIME. SANITIZER SHOULD BE 100PPM MANAGER AND I BOTH USED OUR TEST STRIPS AND BOTH WERE 0PPM. MACHINE TAGGED AT THIS TIME.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS NOT CLEAN, ALSO OVEN,MICROWAVE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Feb 15, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT IN REAR STORAGE CABINETS WHERE CHEMICALS ARE STORED.
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Feb 7, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI USE ITEMS. SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING 0 PPM OF CHLORINE AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR SO THAT MULTI USE ITEMS ARE PROPERLY WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT IN REAR STORAGE CABINETS WHERE CHEMICALS ARE STORED.
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Apr 12, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 20, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED RREFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 43.5-46.7 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 13 LBS OF CHICKEN,TURKEY AND BACON SANDWICHES ,YOGURT AND QUICHE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48-56 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40.0 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Jul 1, 2011
Consultation
No violations found.
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Jun 29, 2011
Tag Removal
No violations found.
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Jun 24, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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 ON REPORT #635218 DATED 6-17-11 WAS NOT CORRECTED. CITATION #70480-12
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Jun 17, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. MUST PROVIDE PROPER UTENSIL WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND A SEPARATE SINK FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSING CRUSHED GRANOLA TO BE MIXED WITH YOGURT ON UTENSILS IN HAND SINK. CITATION #70477-18
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. MUST REPLACE DISH MACHINE WITH A COMMERICIAL MACHINE WHICH PROVIDES PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING OF ALL UNTENSILS. CITATION #70477-18
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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 PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND ICE BIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Argo Tea Uch last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Argo Tea Uch on file is from Mar 6, 2015. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Argo Tea Uch?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Argo Tea Uch.
Has Argo Tea Uch's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Argo Tea Uch have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Argo Tea Uch 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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