B.I. TEA & DIM SUM.

Chicago Health Dept

131 N CLINTON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025), 2 critical violations noted.

8 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Jul 2025 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
VIOLATIONS
23
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 7
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES,PORK,CHICKEN,ETC.)7-38-012.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 30
2024
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE DEEP FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.

NOV 14
2023
PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A CHEST FREEZER WITH UNUSED/EXPIRED PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCARD PRODUCT AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HARBORAGE OF PEST.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 3
2022
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 27
2022
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZING AGENT FOR THE DISHMACHINE AND THREE COMP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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AUG 4
2020
PASS 4 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH-GUARD ON EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP AREA/SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER. MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES AS WELL AS EXTERIOR SURFACES OF TEA BLENDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.

MAY 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED PANS AND UTENSILS IN BASIN OF HAND-SINK IN PREP AREA. A HANDWASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use AND A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING BUCKETS FOR WIPING CLOTHS, STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING BUCKETS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 31
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PLASTIC FILM ON BOTTOM SHELVING SURFACE OF STEAM TABLE. INFORM MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED OPEN EXPOSED PIPING UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON EAST SIDE OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CAP AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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