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Ume Tea

Restaurant

2002 S Wentworth, Chicago, IL 60616

Chinatown

Jul 13, 2023 — License re-inspection

Pass

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

Raw wood shelves in serving area need to be sealed to prevent contamination.

Key Findings

  • Raw wood shelves in the serving area must be sealed with varnish to make them smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Unused equipment including an ice machine, deep fryers, and wok area must be cleaned or removed from the premises.
  • Women's restroom lacks a covered waste receptacle; one must be installed.
  • Floors, walls, and equipment need cleaning throughout facility; vents above cooking equipment require cleaning; wall coving needed at base of dining area walls; food handler training required for all employees.

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 #47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

FOUND RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE SERVING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WOOD WITH VARNISH TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Violation code #49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

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.

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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 — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

2 violations
Standout inspection
Aug 3, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

7 violations
Jul 23, 2025Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Standout inspection
Jan 23, 2025Pass

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

3 violations
Standout inspection
Jan 16, 2025Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

7 violations
Jun 6, 2024Pass

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

4 violations
Standout inspection
May 29, 2024Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

7 violations
Aug 9, 2023Pass

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

4 violations
Jul 13, 2023PassVIEWING NOW

License Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

6 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 7, 2023Fail

License Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

11 violations
Standout inspection
Jun 28, 2023Fail

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

13 violations