JUL 23
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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UME TEA.
BEAT. 47/100
2002 S WENTWORTH · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 23, 2025 · passed
Failed 4 of 9 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jun 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 232025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 23
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR THE TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 162025FAILED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 16
2025
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES AND APPROXIMATELY 5-8 SMALL FLIES. THE LIVES WERE OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE TWO COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. THE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED NEAR THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH AND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR THE TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK COLD WATER KNOB NOT ABLE TO OPERATE COLD WATER, THE SINK WAS LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. EMPLOYEE REPAIRED KNOB AT THIS TIME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 62024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 6
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED LARGE SCOOPS USED TO SCOOP ICE FROM THE ICE MACHINE STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REMOVE SCOOPS, WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND STORE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACE OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZERS AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, IN THE CORNERS AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -WALLS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
MAY 292024FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 29
2024
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE. 0PPM OF CHLORINE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL INSPECTED BY CDPH INSPECTOR. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE THE MACHINE SERVICED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CONDUITS AND 10 RAT DROPPINGS BY THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE (MUST BE SERVICED BEFORE REINSPECTION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED LARGE SCOOPS USED TO SCOOP ICE FROM THE ICE MACHINE STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REMOVE SCOOPS, WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND STORE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACE OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZERS AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, IN THE CORNERS AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -WALLS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2579830, DATED 08/09/2023 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -#38-FRONT AND REAR ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS. -#57-INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. -#58-INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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AUG 92023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 9
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FRONT AND REAR ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUL 132023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 13
2023
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE SERVING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WOOD WITH VARNISH TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES THAT WILL NOT BE USED FOR THE OPERATION OF THE BUSINESS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND/OR REMOVE IT. THIS INCLUDES AN ADDITIONAL ICE MACHINE, DEEP FRYERS AND A WOK AREA.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN VENT FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN FLOOR IN MENS WASHROOM NEXT TO THE TOILET. FOUND NO WALL COVING AT TH BASE OF THE WALL IN THE DINING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHERE NEEDED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
JUL 72023FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 7
2023
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES 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 EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES 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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
ESTABLISHMENT HAS A CONTRACT FROM ANDERSON FOR SERVICE BUT DUE TO ACTIVITY SEEN A LOG BOOK MUST BE PROVIDED WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND A SERVICE RENDERED FOR PEST ACTIVITY NOTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND UNDER FRYER IN KITCHE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FRYER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE SERVING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WOOD WITH VARNISH TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES THAT WILL NOT BE USED FOR THE OPERATION OF THE BUSINESS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND/OR REMOVE IT. THIS INCLUDES AN ADDITIONAL ICE MACHINE, DEEP FRYERS AND A WOK AREA.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN VENT FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN FLOOR IN MENS WASHROOM NEXT TO THE TOILET.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND NO WALL COVING AT TH BASE OF THE WALL IN THE DINING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHERE NEEDED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
JUN 282023FAILED13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2023
FAILED
13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES 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 DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT TO USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
FOUND A CONNECTING BUSINESS NOT YET IN OPERATION WITH ACCESS TO THIS LOCATIONS KITCHEN AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PARTITION/SEPERATION BETWEEN BUSINESSES. IE: DOOR OR WALL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER READING AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MACHINE SERVICED TO ENSURE ALL CHEMICALS ARE BEING DISPENSED THROUGH THE MACHINE PROPERLY AND A READING CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE TEST STRIP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL DOOR COMPLETELY FOR A TIGHTER FIT.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ON THE WALL LEDGE AND FLOOR BY THE DISHMACHINE. ALSO FOUND IN THE TRAY AREA THAT THE WATER OF THE MACHINE IS DISPENSED TO; MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
ESTABLISHMENT HAS A CONTRACT FROM ANDERSON FOR SERVICE BUT DUE TO ACTIVITY SEEN A LOG BOOK MUST BE PROVIDED WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND A SERVICE RENDERED FOR PEST ACTIVITY NOTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES THAT WILL NOT BE USED FOR THE OPERATION OF THE BUSINESS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND/OR REMOVE IT. THIS INCLUDES AN ADDITIONAL ICE MACHINE, DEEP FRYERS AND A WOK AREA.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING; PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOORS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN VENT FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN FLOOR IN MENS WASHROOM NEXT TO THE TOILET.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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