ARGO TEA (T2/E5)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB OVER REAR SALAD 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB OVER REAR SALAD 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF ONE DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF ONE DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2229499 ISSUED ON 10/10/2018 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #51 - UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INFRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES. #56 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE TCS (TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) FOODS STORED INSIDE COOLERS (7 DAYS FROM OPENING DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP SINK BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INFRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED WATER ON FLOOR COMING OUT FROM DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DISPLAY COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND WALLS, RAILINGS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT PREP AREA.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous serious violations not corrected from report# 2098947, dated 10-16-17: Violation 16: "FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE TABLE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE-USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED." Facility washed, rinsed, and sanitized said machine during inspection. Violation 29: "PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2059419 DATED:06/01/2017. 33 Observed the display cooler to have a slime accumulated in the front vent near customer self service. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. 38 Observed the dump sink at the front counter to have the hot water shut off due to a broken handle which causes hot water to run continuously. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN BY 10/23/2017." Facility cleaned said display cooler vent at time of inspection. Dump sink violation still out standing. Instructed to correct and maintain by 10-26-17. Critical violation 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN TOPS/SIDES OF FOOD EQUIPMENT, PREP AREA SHELVING, INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS/CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE TABLE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE-USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MANAGER PROVIDED A XEROX COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE,NOT ACCEPTABLE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND HAVE IT POSTED AS REQUIRED AND BE PRESENT DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS BLOCKED/OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW BY FOOD EQUIPMENTS/SHELVING THAT IS USED TO STORE GLASS BOWLS OF TEAS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO DISPLAY IT IN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2059419 DATED:06/01/2017.. 32 Observed the 1 door prep top cooler to have an attached cutting board with deep dark grooves in it. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed the one door milk cooler to have a torn gasket. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. 08/24/2017 33 Observed the Turbo Chef oven to have heavy dirt and food debris built up on the interior. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the display cooler to have a slime accumulated in the front vent near customer self service. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. 08/24/2017 38 Observed the dump sink at the front counter to have the hot water shut off due to a broken handle which causes hot water to run continuously. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. 08/24/2017. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN BY 10/23/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN TOPS/SIDES OF FOOD EQUIPMENTS,PREP AREA SHELVINGS,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS/CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the 1 door prep top cooler to have an attached cutting board with deep dark grooves in it. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed the one door milk cooler to have a torn gasket. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the Turbo Chef oven to have heavy dirt and food debris built up on the interior. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the display cooler to have a slime accumulated in the front vent near customer self service. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the dump sink at the front counter to have the hot water shut off due to a broken handle which causes hot water to run continuously. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Observed the one door milk refrigerator at 49.1f. Tagged machine held for inspection by CDPH, do not use until CDPH removes tag. Instructed to repair so refrigerator maintains an internal temperature of 40f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found foods at improper temperatures in the 1 door refrigerator- 1 gallon of milk/milk products (Cow's milk, coconut milk, almond milk) at 50.9f and 1/2 gallon of lemonade at 46.7f. Operator discarded and denatured said product, valued at $10. Instructed to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: Found no hot running water on site at time of arrival (61.4f) at any sink. Operator restored hot water (114.6f) at 11:10am. Instructed facility to maintain hot and cold running water at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violation not corrected from report # 1981346, dated 1-12-17: Violation 33- "Observed the top of the grease trap to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed dirt and debris in the prep cooler refrigeration gaskets. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Instructed facility to remove ice, clean and sanitize machine, and correct remaining violations and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the 1 door prep top cooler to have an attached cutting board with deep dark grooves in it. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed the one door milk cooler to have a torn gasket. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the Turbo Chef oven to have heavy dirt and food debris built up on the interior. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the display cooler to have a slime accumulated in the front vent near customer self service. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the dump sink at the front counter to have the hot water shut off due to a broken handle which causes hot water to run continuously. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.