New Tea Garden Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2014
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Score
New Tea Garden Restaurant has been inspected seven times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 1, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. New Tea Garden Restaurant's record stops at Apr 1, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous”, showing up four times.
New Tea Garden Restaurant scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Apr 1, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INTERNAL TEMPERATURES TAKEN OS (2) LARGE PANS OF COOKED WHITE RICE SITTING OUT ON PREP TABLE,WAS READING 122.9F AND 120.7F ALSO OBSERVED A PAN OF COOKED BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.8F AND A PAN OF COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F AND OBSERVED 26 EGGS ON CRATE SITTING OUT ON A TABLE IN THE PREP AREA,READING 49.9F THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DESTROYED FOOD PRODUCTS,TOTAL WEIGHT 30LBS TOTAL COST $30 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ALL LARGE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Jan 23, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN WASHROOM. REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN CEILING IN REAR.
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Jun 20, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OPEN BOX OF FROZEN PORK CHOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE BOX IN FREEZER.MUST PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THEROMETERS IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS. MUST INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 6, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TOP PREP COOLER 53F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW BEEF 48.1F, PORK 49.2F, SHRIMP 52.8F STORED IN PREP COOLER, RAW EGGS 53.7-62.3F STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OPEN BOX OF FROZEN PORK CHOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE BOX IN FREEZER.MUST PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THEROMETERS IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS. MUST INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APRONS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Apr 11, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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.FOUND OPEN BOX OF FROZEN PORK CHOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE BOX IN FREEZER.MUST PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MISSING THEROMETERS IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS.MUST INSTALL.
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Sep 10, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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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 CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR ROOM ALONG WALL BY TUB.
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May 28, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 CLEAN/REMOVE OLD DEBRIS FROM CARPETING AROUND/UNDER STORAGE SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM,AND STAIRS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED UNCLEAN WALLS/SPIDER WEBS, ALONG DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS,MUST CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Tea Garden Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Tea Garden Restaurant on file is from Apr 1, 2014. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Tea Garden Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at New Tea Garden Restaurant.
Has New Tea Garden Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Tea Garden Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New Tea Garden Restaurant 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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