⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

RUSSIAN TEA TIME

77 E ADAMS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60603

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Loop

License #: 32843

24
Total Inspections
15
Passed
4
Failed
5
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 25, 2024 Inspection

April 25, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 1, 2023 Inspection

August 1, 2023• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Mop sink next to food storage rack with no space or a shield, Instructed to install a barrier.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 26, 2022 Inspection

May 26, 2022• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 21, 2021 Inspection

September 21, 2021• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND FRIED THICK WEDGES OF FRIED POTATOES HELD AT TOP OF COOLER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 77.3F, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AT 41F OR LOWER , 135F OR HIGHER, FOO...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 18, 2021 Inspection

August 18, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOOD PREP TABLE PLACED NEXT TO OPEN STAIR CASE, INSTRUCTED TO TO INSTALL A BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 18, 2020 Inspection

June 18, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 12, 2020 Inspection

June 12, 2020• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 21, 2019 Inspection

March 21, 2019• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING DOCUMENTATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO E...(+11 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 9, 2018 Inspection

January 9, 2018• Complaint• 12 violations

Violation: 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCAT...(+11 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 23, 2017 Inspection

June 23, 2017• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 3, 2017 Inspection

February 3, 2017• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIAL...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 28, 2016 Inspection

April 28, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: food debris noted along wall base in prep area, instructed to clean and maintain.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 18, 2015 Inspection

September 18, 2015• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR RISING, CREATING A LARGE GAP WHERE DEBRIS IS ACCUMULATING AT TH...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 19, 2014 Inspection

August 19, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 14, 2014 Inspection

August 14, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT EMPLOYEES TOILET HAND SINK FAUCET, ONLY COLD WATER LINE IS RUNNING. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 16, 2013 Inspection

December 16, 2013• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ALL BULK ...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 10, 2013 Inspection

January 10, 2013• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED A DEEP STAINLESS STEEL PAN HOLDING 10LBS OF CHICKEN C...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 27, 2012 Inspection

April 27, 2012• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 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/FREEZE...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 23, 2011 Inspection

August 23, 2011• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 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 cl...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 12, 2010 Inspection

August 12, 2010• Canvass• 3 violations

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, an...(+2 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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