Argo Tea, 250 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Argo Tea
Address: 250 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Jul 31, 2012
Score
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Aug 9, 2010 0
  • DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Aug 16, 2010 100
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Oct 25, 2011 100
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Jul 31, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Aug 9, 2010

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP, LEAK AT PASTRY CASE IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE ALL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE SINK WITH LARGER SINK OR REPAIR DISHMACHINE. ALL LARGE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE. IE....RICE COOKER AND MUFFIN TINS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARD IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF CABINETS, COUNTER TOPS, SINKS. TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF SPILLS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MUST BE KEPT DRY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 16, 2010

DISHMACHINE NOW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. PREMISES MAY NOW USE LARGER PIECES OF EQUIPMENT.
CUTTING BOARD IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF CABINETS, COUNTER TOPS, SINKS. TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF SPILLS.
FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MUST BE KEPT DRY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP, LEAK AT PASTRY CASE IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 25, 2011

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS, INTERIOR FLOORS OF COOLERS, CABINETS UNDER SINKS. GREASE TRAP NEEDS ATTENTION DUE TO ODOR EMITTING FROM UNDER SINKS & AROUND THE TRAP. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
CAULKING AROUND SINKS & ALONG WALLS OF SINK COUNTERS MUST BE REPLACED, TO PREVENT WATER SEEPING THRU THE WALLS OR COUNTERTOPS. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAK ON PIPE UNDER DUMP SINK,& BASE OF HANDSINK FAUCET IS LEAKING ALSO. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.

Jul 31, 2012

HAND SINKS WITH OPENINGS AROUN EDGES, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
MISSING THERMOMETER IN ACOOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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