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Davids Tea

924 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2016
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Davids Tea, the earliest from 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 11, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Davids Tea's record stops at Aug 11, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 11, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN COVERS FOR THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER (UNUSED PATIO FURNITURE, LARGE CONTAINERS) IN THE REAR PORTION OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOPS BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN.
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Nov 12, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
32
95
Nov 4, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DDOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
18
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1199178, DATED 10/30/13. #34-ALL STORED ARTICLES THROUGHOUT HALLWAY AND BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GAP AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUIT THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT MUST BE SEALED AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER IN THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
78
Oct 30, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ARTICLES THROUGHOUT HALLWAY AND BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
34
95
Nov 29, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL ANY UNNECESSARY FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT. PROVIDE COVERS FOR ANY REMAINING DRAINS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE OPENING IN THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES BEHIND THE PREP COUNTER.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Davids Tea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Davids Tea on file is from Aug 11, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Davids Tea?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Davids Tea.

Has Davids Tea's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Davids Tea have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Davids Tea 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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