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ARGO TEA

140 S DEARBORN ST · Chicago, IL 60603

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for ARGO TEA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2386641

Location recorded for this inspection · ARGO TEA · 140 S DEARBORN ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2078461

Location recorded for this inspection · ARGO TEA · 140 S DEARBORN ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED TEA SPILLED INSIDE OF THE FRONT CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF CABINETS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH BEHIND THE PIPE THAT RUNS ALONG THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A GRAY SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS & FLOOR DRAINS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1946284

Location recorded for this inspection · ARGO TEA · 140 S DEARBORN ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DAMAGED AND MISSING RUBBER GASKET AT PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT SANDWICHES/PASTRIES DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1528052

Location recorded for this inspection · ARGO TEA · 140 S DEARBORN ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PONDING WATER INSIDE OF THE CABINET UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE INTERIOR OF CABINETS DRY.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS WITH CHIPPED AND WORN PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1372690

Location recorded for this inspection · ARGO TEA · 140 S DEARBORN ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT FRONT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BUSSING TUBS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: IMPROPER SINK STOPPERS ARE USE AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1327242

Location recorded for this inspection · ARGO TEA · 140 S DEARBORN ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN TEA DISPLAY AREA SHELVING UNIT TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION AND TEA LEAF DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST RESURFACE OR REPAINT FLOOR AT MAIN FRONT SERVICE PREP AREA AND AT REAR AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT REAR 3COMP SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
666268

Location recorded for this inspection · ARGO TEA · 140 S DEARBORN ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ICE BUILD NOTED INSIDE STAND UP FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. COUNTER TOP IN FRONT SERVICE LINE IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED WOOD AND BROKEN SMOOTH COVERINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
409347

Location recorded for this inspection · ARGO TEA · 140 S DEARBORN ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN FRONT SERVICE LINE AND REAR DISH WASHING AREAS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SPILLS UNDER EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP NOTED UNDER PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, TRASH AND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS NOTED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. HOT WATER KNOB AT 3COMP SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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How results compare in ZIP 60603

109 of 149 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1816513.

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