Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for ARGO TEA (T3-L Near Lotto and TSA) on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2524135
Location recorded for this inspection · ARGO TEA (T3-L Near Lotto and TSA) · 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.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315993
Location recorded for this inspection · ARGO TEA (T3-L Near Lotto and TSA) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHILE FOOD HANDLERS WERE ACTIVELY HANDLING FOODS.AT THIS TIME,MANAGER PROVIDED HAND PAPER TOWELS AT MENTIONED HAND WASHING SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.(COS).
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: COLOR CODED (GREEN) CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN LEFT DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT (BIB) 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL TO REMOVE STICKY FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CLUTTERED CONDITIONS UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND ELEVATE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR (NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR ELEVATION OF MENTIONED ITEMS).
61
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY 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 TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290695
Location recorded for this inspection · ARGO TEA (T3-L Near Lotto and TSA) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
Recorded violations
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTH IN A CLEAN BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTERTOP WITHDRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH OVEN IN PREP AREA.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DISPLAY COOLER/CASE (VENT OPENING) WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN PREP AREA.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229503
Location recorded for this inspection · ARGO TEA (T3-L Near Lotto and TSA) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
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
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE TCS (TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) FOODS INSIDE COOLERS (7 DAYS FROM OPENING DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES FOR STORAGE IN FRONT PREP AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176507
Location recorded for this inspection · ARGO TEA (T3-L Near Lotto and TSA) · 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
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS BLOCKED WITH PLASTIC CRATES/CLEANING SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING AS REQUIRED.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WORNED-OUT GREEN COLORED CUTTING BOARDS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2105141
Location recorded for this inspection · ARGO TEA (T3-L Near Lotto and TSA) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
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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