SAINT'S ALP TEAHOUSE & GOURMET.

Chicago Health Dept

2157 S CHINA PL · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025).

12 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Aug 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 26

2025

PASS 5 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE PREP AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREAS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JUN 20

2024

PASS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT THE WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING FOR MEAT STORED IN A BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN STANDING WATER. THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACES. THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH GREASE BUILD UP. THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES WITH DEBRIS, ALSO THE ELECTRICAL BOX UNDER THE WOK STATION WAS OBSERVED WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL MENTIONED SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, OBSERVED THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND THE ELECTRICAL ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREAS.

JUN 13

2024

FAIL 9 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE RINSE HANDS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLERS ARE PROPERLY WASHING THEIR HANDS IN THE DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT THE WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE, NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING FOR MEAT STORED IN A BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN STANDING WATER. THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FOLLOWING AREAS THE MICE DROPPINGS ARE THE FOLLOWING: ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP/BEVERAGE AREA, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE FOOD CARTS AT THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA, ON THE OUTLET BOX NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA, AND UNDERNEATH WHERE THE HIGH CHAIRS FOR CHILDREN ARE STORED ON THE STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACES. THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH GREASE BUILD UP. THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES WITH DEBRIS, ALSO THE ELECTRICAL BOX UNDER THE WOK STATION WAS OBSERVED WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL MENTIONED SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, OBSERVED THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND THE ELECTRICAL ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREAS.

MAY 17

2023

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS DAILY.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SECOND FLOOR AREA NOW USED FOR SOME STORAGE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 16

2022

PASS 9 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN CONTAINERS LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS FOR SPICES THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ONLY USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OR FOOD STORAGE BAGS. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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DEC 14

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.114 OBSERVED A LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE (NOT IN USE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION) NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY AT 0PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TO A PROPER SANITIZING LEVEL OF 50PPM-100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN CONTAINERS LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS FOR SPICES THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ONLY USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OR FOOD STORAGE BAGS. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON THE GROUND AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MAY 16

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN ALL WASHROOMS; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 8

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARD AT MAIN PREP STATION IN NEED OF BLEACHING OR REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, CLEAN HOOD VENTILATION, AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOOD IN SECONF FLOOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 27

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR AT COOKING LINE OF FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AT PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN 2ND FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 28

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT SIDE OF COOKING BURNER IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN BETWEEN THE 3 COMP SINK AND DISHMACHINE.

NOV 18

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

POTTERY PLANT STORED ABOVE SMOOTHIE BAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

APR 6

2015

PASS · 0 violations

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