AUG 26
2025
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SAINT'S ALP TEAHOUSE & GOURMET.
YOUR CALL. 61/100
2157 S CHINA PL · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 26, 2025 · passed
9 of 12 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
61
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Apr 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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.
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.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JUN 202024PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 20
2024
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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.
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 132024FAILED9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2024
FAILED
9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 172023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 17
2023
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS DAILY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SECOND FLOOR AREA NOW USED FOR SOME STORAGE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FEB 162022PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
FEB 16
2022
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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DEC 142021PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 14
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
MAY 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN ALL WASHROOMS; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER 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 82018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 8
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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 272017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 27
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR.
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.
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 282016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 28
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 182015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 18
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
POTTERY PLANT STORED ABOVE SMOOTHIE BAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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