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ARGO TEA
11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60666
Last inspected May 10, 2021
Closed. The health department closed the establishment as of its latest inspection — usually for serious or repeated violations.
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Inspection history
May 10, 2021
!Oct 24, 2019
✓1 violation
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR (BIB) PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
Oct 17, 2019
✕1 violation
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND (BOWL WITH SPOONS) INSIDE HAND SINK OBSTRUCTED WHILE FOOD EMPLOYEES WERE PREPPING FOODS FOR CUSTOMERS. ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. MANAGER REMOVED MENTIONED ITEMS FOUND IN HAND SINK AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.(COS). | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS,PIPE EQUIPMENTS AND STOCK ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AND UTILITY MOP SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR (BIB) PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD PREP COUNTER TOPS AND SIDES OF FOOD EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE SPILLAGE AND DUSTS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE.
Jun 7, 2019
✓Jun 6, 2019
✕1 violation
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS (MILK, SANDWICHES ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #59 | 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. | 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTH IN A CLEAN BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #59 | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #59 | 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2290678 ISSUED ON 05-30-2019 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 #10 - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK. #47 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT STAINED COLORED CODED GREEN CUTTING BOARD AND TO MAINTAIN. #49 - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS FROM WALLS/CEILINGS ABOVE THE PREP/DISHWASHING 3 COMP SINK AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN. #49 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP STORAGE SHELVINGS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS,SPILLS AND TO MAINTAIN. | 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #59
May 30, 2019
✕1 violation
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60 | 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. | 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTH IN A CLEAN BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60 | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION UNDER AND BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. | 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2229501 ISSUED ON 10/10/2018 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK. #47 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT STAINED COLORED CODED GREEN CUTTING BOARD AND TO MAINTAIN. #49 - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS FROM WALLS/CEILINGS ABOVE THE PREP/DISHWASHING 3 COMP SINK AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN. #49 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP STORAGE SHELVINGS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS,SPILLS AND TO MAINTAIN.
Oct 10, 2018
!1 violation
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) | 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. | 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: 2-301.14 OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLER PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS,FOOD HANDLER HANDLING RAW SHELL EGG AND THEN TOUCHED THE SIDE OF HIS NECK THEN CONTINUED TO PREPARE BEVERAGES AT THE BIB DRINK STATION AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REVIEW AND MAINTAIN PROPER HANDWASHING TECHNIQUES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION WHEN CHANGING TASKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED-COS. | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK. | 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-901.11 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS/DISHWARE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT LEFT DOOR OF BIB DRINK STATION COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED 2 SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE,WORKING SINK STOPPERS. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORNED OUT STAINED COLORED CODED GREEN CUTTING BOARD AND TO MAINTAIN. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11 (C) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP STORAGE SHELVINGS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11 (C) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS FROM WALLS/CEILINGS ABOVE THE PREP/DISHWASHING 3 COMP SINK AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS,SPILLS AND TO MAINTAIN. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
Jun 6, 2018
✓May 30, 2018
✕1 violation
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AROUND PREP AREA, OVER 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR MOP SINK AREA AND 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DINING/ FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 | 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK, SANDWICHES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR STORAGE/MOP SINK AREA. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. | 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NOTED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATES.
Oct 20, 2017
✓1 violation
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the dish rack above the three compartment sink to not provide full access to facilitate dumping of coffee urns (only other sink is handsink). Instructed facility to alter dish rack so as to provide access to properly empty coffee urns into the three compartment sinks and maintain. Observed the one door sandwich cooler to have a torn gasket. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floors under sinks, equipment, and in rear storage areas. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed the ceiling and attached items (cabinets, track lighting, menu boards) to have heavy dust accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Oct 19, 2017
!1 violation
- 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Upon arrival for inspection, went to test hot water in handsink and found sink to be inaccessible due to a pitcher being rinsed/filled with water and utensils resting in said sink. Instructed facility to always maintain handsinks accessible at all times and to only use handsinks to wash hands. Facility removed during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030. | 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous serious violation not corrected from report# 2098712, dated 10-12-17: Violation 29 (for previous violation 33 uncorrected): "Violation 33- "Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain." Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Tagged machine held for inspection by CDPH. Must not use until tag is removed by CDPH. Critical violation 7-42-090. | 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the dish rack above the three compartment sink to not provide full access to facilitate dumping of coffee urns (only other sink is handsink). Instructed facility to alter dish rack so as to provide access to properly empty coffee urns into the three compartment sinks and maintain. Observed the one door sandwich cooler to have a torn gasket. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floors under sinks, equipment, and in rear storage areas. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed the ceiling and attached items (cabinets, track lighting, menu boards) to have heavy dust accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Oct 12, 2017
✕1 violation
- 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Upon arrival for inspection, witnessed employees using exposed handsink to dump liquids, observed dark stains in sink due to coffee being emptied in handsink (as stated by manager) and found a tea strainer in the handsink. Instructed facility that handsinks are to be maintained at all times with hot and cold running water, soap, paper towels, and accessible. Facility corrected and removed strainer from sink. Critical violation 7-38-030. | 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1995649, dated 3-16-17: Violation 33- "Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain." Violation 34- "Observed dirt and debris on floor around the grease trap and in the floor drain. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain." Violation 38- "Observed non working sink stoppers on site for three compartment sink. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain the correct sink stoppers." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090. | 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the dish rack above the three compartment sink to not provide full access to facilitate dumping of coffee urns (only other sink is handsink). Instructed facility to alter dish rack so as to provide access to properly empty coffee urns into the three compartment sinks and maintain. Observed the one door sandwich cooler to have a torn gasket. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floors under sinks, equipment, and in rear storage areas. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed the ceiling and attached items (cabinets, track lighting, menu boards) to have heavy dust accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Mar 16, 2017
!1 violation
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures- found 5lbs of bistro savory pastries (4 with cooked leeks and parmesan and 5 with cooked spinach and feta) at a temperature of 66.3f in the display case. Instructed facility that all potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at 40f or below or 140f or above. Operator discarded said items valued at $29. Critical violation 7-38-005(a). | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the interior of the 1 door refrigerators and freezers in the rear storage area to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain. Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on floor around the grease trap and in the floor drain. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed non working sink stoppers on site for three compartment sink. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain the correct sink stoppers. | 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Observed foodhandlers working without hair restraints. Instructed facility that all foodhandlers must wear hair restraints.
Nov 21, 2016
✓1 violation
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed slight dirt and debris on the interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on floors under and around equipment and along walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Sep 22, 2016
✓Aug 16, 2016
!1 violation
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.4F INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. THE SAID COOLER ARE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL FIXED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A) | 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK) AT 45.1F STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCT. TOTAL VALUE $5.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 2 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A) | 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPERTOWEL AVAILABLE FOR EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (MANAGER PROVIDED TABLE NAPKINS). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 | 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG MILK, SANDWICHES ETC.) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-012
Aug 4, 2016
!1 violation
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.2F AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. THE SAID COOLER ARE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL FIXED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A) | 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AND DISPLAY INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.2F AND INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.2F. NOTED TURKEY SANDWICH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 46.5F,44.5F, CHEESE SANDWICH AT 44.1F, VEGETARIAN TURKEY AT 44.8F, MILK AT 58.9F, YOGURT AT 64.5F, 50.1F, 51.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BALOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOAL VALUE $50.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 15 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A) | 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: FOUND INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED ON PREMISES (10-26-2016). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B) | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
Oct 26, 2015
!1 violation
- 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROVIDED IWTH HAND DRYING DEVICE. EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROVIDE WITH PAPER TOWEL FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO PROEPRLY DRY HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAND DRYING DEVICE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 | 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 2 DOOR STAINLESS STEEL COOLER DOORS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR DOORS TO HAVE SELF CLOSE. | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
Apr 20, 2015
✓1 violation
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL NOT MAINTAINED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL LOWER SECTION OF WALL.
Apr 9, 2015
✕1 violation
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DOES NOT MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. FOUND 5-8 OUNCE CONTAINERS OF YOGURT AT 52.8 F, 6-8 OUNCE CONTAINERS OF BEAN SALAD, ON OPEN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MAMAHER THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).VALUE $50 | 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 GNATS ON PREMISES IN REAR NEAR UTILITY SINK, ON BOXES ABOVE COOLER AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICES PREMISES, REMOVE ALL LIVE ACTIVITY AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. | 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARROUS FOODS IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED-SANDWICHES AT 42.0. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AND CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL NOT MAINTAINED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL LOWER SECTION OF WALL. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WATERLINE LEAK NOTED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATERLINE TO PREVENT LEAK.
Dec 2, 2014
✓1 violation
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LOWER SIDE OF PREP AREA COUNTER, ABOVE DISHMACHINE, IN POOR REPAIR/LOWER SIDE OF SAID COUNTER DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COUNTER.
Nov 25, 2014
✕1 violation
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREP AREA SHELF UNDER REGISTER AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SAID SHELF ALSO OBSERVED 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION, MUST ALSO SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. | 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LOWER SIDE OF PREP AREA COUNTER, ABOVE DISHMACHINE, IN POOR REPAIR/LOWER SIDE OF SAID COUNTER DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COUNTER. | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVEED FOOD ON PREP AREA SHELVES, FOOD DEBRIS/CALCIUM BUILD UP ON EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD/HOT WATER HANDLES AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HANDLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF SINKS AND SHELVES.
Jun 12, 2014
✓1 violation
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD SURFACE WITH DARK PITS (ABOVE SANDWICH COOLER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARD. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG CORNERS/WALLS THROUGHOUT. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
Nov 18, 2013
✓1 violation
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF EXPOSED HANDDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINKS. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND MOP SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
Feb 20, 2013
✓1 violation
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOOSE WITH MASKING TAPE AROUND OPENING/DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE THE SAID ICE MACHINE. | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD AND DUST BUILD-UP ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE, UNDER COOLERS AND FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA
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