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Argo Tea (T2/E5)

October 16, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE TABLE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE-USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 16
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MANAGER PROVIDED A XEROX COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE,NOT ACCEPTABLE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND HAVE IT POSTED AS REQUIRED AND BE PRESENT DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS BLOCKED/OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW BY FOOD EQUIPMENTS/SHELVING THAT IS USED TO STORE GLASS BOWLS OF TEAS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO DISPLAY IT IN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
code 28
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2059419 DATED:06/01/2017.. 32 Observed the 1 door prep top cooler to have an attached cutting board with deep dark grooves in it. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed the one door milk cooler to have a torn gasket. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. 08/24/2017 33 Observed the Turbo Chef oven to have heavy dirt and food debris built up on the interior. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the display cooler to have a slime accumulated in the front vent near customer self service. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. 08/24/2017 38 Observed the dump sink at the front counter to have the hot water shut off due to a broken handle which causes hot water to run continuously. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. 08/24/2017. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN BY 10/23/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN TOPS/SIDES OF FOOD EQUIPMENTS,PREP AREA SHELVINGS,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS/CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
code 35

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 1, 2017: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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