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Davids Tea

3530 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Other
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2019
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Score
High Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Davids Tea stretching back to 2012. The most recent visit was on Dec 24, 2019. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. The file hasn't been updated since Dec 24, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

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

The pattern that stands out is “management, food employee and conditional employee”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 24, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PERSON IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND MUST BE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/9/18, INSPECTION REPORT #2232998. #57-FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
5
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT DURING INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON TEA BREWING MACHINE NEXT TO 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 9, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
5
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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78
Sep 22, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 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 REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. NOTED APPROX. HALF INCH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR.
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90
Nov 9, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND IN THE FLOOR DRAINS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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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90
Aug 7, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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95
Dec 16, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE UPPER PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AT REAR REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE EXIT DOOR DUE POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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90
Nov 7, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE STORAGE AREA.
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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 Dec 24, 2019. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Davids Tea?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” 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 high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Davids Tea means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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