2002 S Wentworth, Chicago, IL 60616
ChinatownA routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Inspector found 30 live flies and rat droppings in food prep area; pest control required before reopening.
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 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
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
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.