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Ume Tea

Restaurant

2002 S Wentworth, Chicago, IL 60616

Chinatown

Aug 3, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Severe pest infestation found: 10+ gnats in prep area and 50+ rat droppings in kitchen.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Pest control required immediately after discovery of 10+ gnats on prep area wall and 50+ rat droppings on kitchen floor.
  • Rear exit door not properly sealed against rodents; gap at bottom and missing metal threshold need repair.
  • Manager's food service certificate is a copy instead of original, which must be displayed on premises.
  • Multiple equipment and surfaces need cleaning: fryer bottom, cooking equipment exteriors, refrigeration units, prep tables, and ice machine panel.

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 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

EVIDENCE OF PESTS ON PREMISES. FOUND 10 OR MORE GNATS ON THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA AND 50 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #2 — CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector's Notes:

THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAD A COPY OF HER CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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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, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

7 violations
Jul 23, 2025Pass

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