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ARGO TEA CAFE

550 N ST CLAIR ST · Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for ARGO TEA CAFE 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
569718

Location recorded for this inspection · ARGO TEA CAFE · 550 N ST CLAIR ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

Tag RemovalPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Tag Removal
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
569475

Location recorded for this inspection · ARGO TEA CAFE · 550 N ST CLAIR ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING/BROKEN TILE BY FRONT COOLER MUST BE FIXED/REPLACED. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
569443

Location recorded for this inspection · ARGO TEA CAFE · 550 N ST CLAIR ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: INADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING (7-38-030). FOUND LOW-TEMP CHLORINE SANITIZING DISHMACHINEN DISPENSING= 0 PPM (AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO PRIME & RUN THE RACK WITH UTENSILS/FOOD CONTAINERS, PREVIOUSLY WASHED BY AN EMPLOYEE). ALL CHLORINE SANITIZERS MUST BE AT 100PPM FOR ADEQUATE SANITIZING OF UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SET-UP THE 3-COMP SINK FOR WASHING,RINSING & SANITIZING OF ALL UTENSILS/FOOD CONTAINERS USED FOR SERVICE. Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLCAED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF 3-COMP SINK & EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE MUST KEPT CLEAN/DE-LIMED. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR TILE BY FRONT COOLER MUST BE FIXED/REPLACED. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND WATER DRIPPING ON A HOSE/WATER LINE AT 2-SECTIONS UNDER THE FRONT PASTRY/COOLER DISPLAY CASE-MUST FIX. 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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
325304

Location recorded for this inspection · ARGO TEA CAFE · 550 N ST CLAIR 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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN ALL SINKS, INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND COUNTERS. MUST 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. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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511 of 642 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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