Tea Leaf Garden
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2019
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Score
Tea Leaf Garden has been inspected four times since 2018. Tea Leaf Garden was last inspected on Aug 12, 2019. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Tea Leaf Garden since Aug 12, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Tea Leaf Garden's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 12, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11- MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE AND ASTERISK ON ALL FOOD ITEMS BEING SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON THE MENU, PLACARDS, TABLE TENT LABEL STATEMENTS OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11-FOUND GROCEY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
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Jul 29, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE AND ASTERISK ON ALL FOOD ITEMS BEING SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON THE MENU, PLACARDS, TABLE TENT LABEL STATEMENTS OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING CURRY CHICKEN, BEEF CURRY ,SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN, FRIED RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE ALL THE TIMES WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOOD. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:25PM DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID WIDE OPEN WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE LID CLOSE ALL THE TIMES WITHOUT OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(b) ISSUED CITATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS ENTRANCE TO THE BUILDING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD STOCKS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE SUCH ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND GROCEY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE PREP /KITCHEN AREA AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SHELVES OF THE CABINET IN THE FRONT AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR TOP OF THE STOVE AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 6, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR WALK-WAY TO THE GARBAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 30, 2018
License
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZERS FOUND NOT ON/OPERATING. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION OF 41F OR BELOW FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER AT 0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-702.11 NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY SANITIZER ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.110 OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE, LID UNABLE TO CLOSE. ALSO OBSERVED OUTDOOR GREASE CONTAINER WITH OVERFLOWING GREASE SPILLING ONTO THE GROUND AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON SIDES AND TOP OF CONTAINER. MUST REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLDING UNITS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CLEAN DISH RACK.--- MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE BOX FREEZER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS SEALANT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS, AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE REMOVED AND MAKE ALL WALLS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR WALK-WAY TO THE GARBAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tea Leaf Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tea Leaf Garden on file is from Aug 12, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tea Leaf Garden?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tea Leaf Garden.
Has Tea Leaf Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tea Leaf Garden have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tea Leaf Garden 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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