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PURE TEA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PURE TEA 2105 S JEFFERSON ST, CHICAGO 60616 Restaurant
December 11, 2024 Canvass License #2767137
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #28
CRITICAL
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TOOTHBRUSH INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK AND TUBES OF TOOTHPASTE STORED ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE SERVICE SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOOTHPASTE AND TOOTHBRUSH FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.
Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.
Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTINERS IN THE PREP COOLER AND ON TOP OF THE WAFFLE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #44
MINOR
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED FORK/UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.
Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.
Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD STORED ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENTS SINK DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE MENTIONED CUTTING BOARD.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A DUSTY FAN IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND ABOVE A PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP/SEVICE AREA.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A DUSTY FAN IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND ABOVE A PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP/SEVICE AREA.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections