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ARGO TEA (T3 ROTUNDA)

11601 W TOUHY AVE · Chicago, IL 60666

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for ARGO TEA (T3 ROTUNDA) on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509440

Location recorded for this inspection · ARGO TEA (T3 ROTUNDA) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

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.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1321953

Location recorded for this inspection · ARGO TEA (T3 ROTUNDA) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

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: NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOOSE WITH MASKING TAPE AROUND OPENING/DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE THE SAID ICE MACHINE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD AND DUST BUILD-UP ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE, UNDER COOLERS AND FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
539604

Location recorded for this inspection · ARGO TEA (T3 ROTUNDA) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

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: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
539591

Location recorded for this inspection · ARGO TEA (T3 ROTUNDA) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

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 20 FRUIT FLIES AT THE REAR WALLS,MOPSINK AREA AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,SERIOUS VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED ,INSTRUCTED MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS ,MUST CALL PEST COMPANY FOR SERVICE,MUST HAVE ZERO INSECTS/FRUIT FLIES IN THE RESTAURANT;GIVEN 5 DAYS 01-17-12 TO CORRECT VIOLATION

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR OVEN NOT CLEAN,DUST ACCUMULATION MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COUNTER BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE NOT CLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;SHELVES WITH SYRUP BOTTLES NOT CLEAN 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. FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR DRAINS WITH BAD ODOR MUST FLUSH REGULARLY AND CALL SERVICE FOR CLEANING

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS BEHIND MICROWAVE OVEN,WALLS /PANEL ABOVE SIGNAGE AND PREP AREA,WALLS ABOVE OVEN AND REAR SIDE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS FROM ENTERING

Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
491258

Location recorded for this inspection · ARGO TEA (T3 ROTUNDA) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Suspected Food PoisoningFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
397258

Location recorded for this inspection · ARGO TEA (T3 ROTUNDA) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED ,#21 NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND NONE POSTED,CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CANDICE MACLEOD IS OFF FOR NOW,INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST ALWAYS BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED; RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL STAFF MUST ENROLL IN FOOD SANITATION CLASS

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #32 FROM REPORT #276971,06-29-10 NOT CORRECTED,SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE NOT INSTALLED,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASHGUARD,GIVEN 5 DAYS 01-11 -11 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. LEAKING HANDSINK FAUCET MUST BE FIXED;MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNDER DISPLAY PASTRY CABINET

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING ABOVE PREP AND REAR AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,INSTRUCTED TO COORDINATE WITH AIRPORT MANAGEMENT FOR CLEANNING

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE PASTRY DISPLAY CABINET

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. MUST CLEAN GREASE TRAP TO ELIMINATE BAD ODOR

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
276971

Location recorded for this inspection · ARGO TEA (T3 ROTUNDA) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND NONE POSTED WHEN PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS;MANAGER SHOWED PAPERS THAT EXPIRED 2009,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MUST BE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

  • 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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINETS FOR TEA DISPENSER,HOLDING TRAY BELOW MICROWAVE OVEN,INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR

  • 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALL AROUND EQUIPMENT,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER HANDSINK,UNDER DISPLAY COOLER

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS ABOVE PREP/CASHIER AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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How results compare in ZIP 60666

172 of 224 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1947515.

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