ARGO TEA (T2/E5)

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK,CHICKEN,TURKEY SANDWICHES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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. Observed dirt and food debris encrusted on the interior of the Jetwave oven. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Observed the 1 door cooler near the ice bin not maintaining a proper temperature: found an internal temperature of 77.3f. Tagged cooler held for inspection by CDPH. Instructed not to use until tag is removed by CDPH. Instructed to repair and maintain at 40f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: Observed the water temperature throughout facility at 68.7f upon arrival. Instructed facility to maintain hot water at all times. Facility restored during inspection to a temperature of 121.5f. Critical violation 7-38-030.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violations not corrected from report# 1960708, dated 9-19-16: Violation 32- "Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard between the dumpsink and the ice bin." Violation 33- "Observed countertops with food debris and dirt throughout: behind equipment and ovens and around the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain." Violation 34- "Observed dirt and food debris on the floors throughout: under and around equipment, in dining area, and under sink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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. Observed dirt and food debris encrusted on the interior of the Jetwave oven. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed 10 bistro savories (all pre-delivery egg washed) at a temperature of 68.0f in a display case. 3 Pastries-Tomato, olive, and feta and 7 Pastries-leek, parmesan, and béchamel sauce. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Facility discarded all 10 items valued at $12. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the exposed handsink inaccessible: observed the cold brew coffee liner draped from a rack above and resting over the faucet and observed a trash can placed directly in front of the handsink. Facility removed both items during inspection. Instructed to maintain exposed handsink accessible at all times. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed torn gaskets on all refrigeration equipment. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed the prep cooler cutting board worn with many deep, dark grooves in it. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard between the dumpsink and the ice bin.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed countertops with food debris and dirt throughout: behind equipment and ovens and around the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and food debris on the floors throughout: under and around equipment, in dining area, and under sink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed a sewage like smell around the three compartment sink and grease trap. Instructed facility to correct and maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: STORAGE SHELVES UNDER COUNTERS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED OT DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE AT 173.3 F. INSTRUCTED THAT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINEMUST SANITIZE AT 180 F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE, CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP COUNTER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BAR FRIDGE (REACH IN COOLER) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR/RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1395615 DATED ON 01/21/14 AND MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION- #OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLERS AT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS, #41 STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED (ITEMS ON FLOOR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT STORAGE ROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BAR FRIDGE (REACH IN COOLER) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR/RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AND SINK COLD/HOT WATER HANDLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AT SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WALLS AT LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PLASTIC ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE MACHINE CRACKED BY HANDLE AND SLIGHTLY CHIPPED AT TIP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PREP AREA SANDWICH CUTTING BOARD SURFACE PITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLERS AT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED (ITEMS ON FLOOR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT STORAGE ROOM.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREP STATION REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS IN LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: MILK REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 48.2 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW, FOUND MILK HELD INSIDE COOLER.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND MILK HELD AT 50 F INSIDE MILK REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE MILK VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES/TABLE TOPS AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.