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RUSSIAN TEA TIME

77 E ADAMS ST · Chicago, IL 60603

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for RUSSIAN TEA TIME on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633268

Location recorded for this inspection · RUSSIAN TEA TIME · 77 E ADAMS ST

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.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114234

Location recorded for this inspection · RUSSIAN TEA TIME · 77 E ADAMS ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE BEING STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLERS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, REPACKAGED, ETC.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLERS-REMOVE RUST AND FOOD PARTICLES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER ATLEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BY/AROUND MOP SINK-HOLES NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGE WALLBASE BY COOLERS IN GRILL AND BAR AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO THE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKS AT THE BASE AND AT THE PIPE UNDER THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT. MUST EITHER FIX ATTACHED STOPPER ON 3-COMP SINK (SANITIZING COMPARTMENT) OR REPLACE-PLASTIC BEING USED AS A STOPPER TO CONCEAL WATER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND AREA BEHIND WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER.

Tag RemovalPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Tag Removal
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
634438

Location recorded for this inspection · RUSSIAN TEA TIME · 77 E ADAMS ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
567576

Location recorded for this inspection · RUSSIAN TEA TIME · 77 E ADAMS 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. HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR SURFACES AND FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 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. WALL BASE COVERING ARE LOOSE CREATING CREVICES AND FOOD DEBRIS BEING TRAPPED BETWEEN WALL AND COVERINGS, FRP WALL SHEET NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY BEHIND 3 COMP SINK, MISSING WALL BASE COVERINGS AT BAR AREA

  • 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. 3 COMP SINK STOPPERS NOT HOLDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
409221

Location recorded for this inspection · RUSSIAN TEA TIME · 77 E ADAMS ST

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPLACE.

  • 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. FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 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. WALL BEHIND 3COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PANEL IS COMING OUT, ALSO WALL NEXT TO PREP TABLE DAMAGED, EXPOSED DRY WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60603

109 of 149 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 32843.

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