2002 S Wentworth, Chicago, IL 60616
ChinatownRequired before the city issues a business license.
Rodent droppings found throughout kitchen including by dishwashing area; facility lacks basic pest control documentation.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.
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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).
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.
Ume Tea has had 11 inspections in the last 5 years with a 55% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 10, 2026.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
License Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.
License Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.
License — Required before the city issues a business license.