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Argo Tea

August 31, 2017 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings5
critical findings0

Failed findings

hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; BREAKFAST SANDWICHES, MILK-BASED LATTES, WERE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. MANAGER ROGER DILLMAN ARRIVED AT 9:15AM. MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED, WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED CRACKED AND CHIPPED PANELING AT THE FRONT LINE SHELVING UNIT, UNDER THE HAND SINK AND ICE BIN. OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR OF BOTTOM SHELF IN REAR COOLER. NOTED STANDING WATER ON INTERIOR OF BOTTOM SHELF OF REAR COOLER, AS WELL. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN REAR UTILITY SINK, DUE TO UNEVEN SINK LEVEL ON FLOOR. OBSERVED DARK DEEP GROVES IN FRONT CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, RESEAL/REPAIR THE ABOVE AND ENSURE THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN THE ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK FROM A/C CONDENSER, LOCATED IN HALLWAY NEAR CUSTOMERS TOILETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR UTILITY CLOSET AND FRONT STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE BROOMS, MOPS 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN, TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 29, 2016: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding 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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