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Ume Tea

Restaurant

2002 S Wentworth, Chicago, IL 60616

Chinatown

Jul 7, 2023 โ€” License re-inspection

Fail

A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

Rodent droppings found under kitchen fryer; pest control documentation missing.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Rodent droppings discovered under fryer in kitchen area; fryer requires cleaning.
  • Pest control contractor on file but no service log provided despite observed pest activity.
  • No employee health policies posted; staff lack documentation about reporting foodborne illness.
  • Raw wood shelves in serving area must be sealed; unused equipment cluttering facility needs removal or cleaning.

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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Violation code #38 โ€” INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND UNDER FRYER IN KITCHE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FRYER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

Violation code #3 โ€” MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector's Notes:

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.

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Inspection History

Ume Tea has had 11 inspections in the last 5 years with a 55% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 10, 2026.

Aug 10, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

2 violations
Standout inspection
Aug 3, 2026Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

7 violations
Jul 23, 2025Pass

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Standout inspection
Jan 23, 2025Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

3 violations
Standout inspection
Jan 16, 2025Fail

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

7 violations
Jun 6, 2024Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

4 violations
Standout inspection
May 29, 2024Fail

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

7 violations
Aug 9, 2023Pass

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

4 violations
Jul 13, 2023Pass

License Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

6 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 7, 2023FailVIEWING NOW

License Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

11 violations
Standout inspection
Jun 28, 2023Fail

License โ€” Required before the city issues a business license.

13 violations