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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Te'Amo Boba Bar

36 S Michigan

Last inspected Nov 6, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Canvass

Nov 6, 2024

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5 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR, FLOUR) IN THE REAR WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.

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Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE INSIDE OF ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF FOOD ITEM OR ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SPILLED BEVERAGE RESIDUE ON THE BOTTOM OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPING IN THE FRONT AND REAR HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED INSIDE OF MOP BUCKETS IN THE REAR UTILITY AREA. MUST HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 6, 2024 · Original Source

License

Nov 3, 2023

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11 OBSERVED NO UTENSILS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND STORE IN APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

4-301.13 OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AVAILABLE ABOVE OR AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114 OBSERVED AN INOPERABLE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR STORED IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. MANAGER STATES SAID REFRIGERATION UNIT WILL BE REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT OR STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 3, 2023 · Original Source

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