Taste Buds Algorithm — Living Water Tea House
Last inspected: May 12, 2023
64
Score
The Living Water Tea House, located at 1453 W Taylor St in Chicago, IL, had a moderate-risk inspection on May 12, 2023, with a score of 64. This inspection identified three major and three minor violations. Historically, the facility has maintained a mostly low-risk profile across five scored inspections.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 12, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Sep 29, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 21, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Feb 24, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jan 15, 2020
License
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
41
Violations — May 12, 2023 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK NOT AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO USE. THE SINK IS INOPERABLE; WATER WAS TURNED OFF BELOW AT THE PIPES UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SO THAT THEY ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT REPAIRED THE SINK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, AND THE SINK NOW PROVIDES RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND-CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030-(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION. HANDWASHING SOAP NOW PROVIDED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION. PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAGS OF POWDER CREAMER STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
39
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR DISH/PREP HANDWASHING SINK LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPIDER WEBS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT HANGING FROM THE CEILING. MUST CLEAN CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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