Chazui Tea Tower

July 24, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS INSTRUCTING ALL EMPOYEES TO WASH HANDS PRIOR TO RETURNING TO WORK AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: -1ST FLOOR BATHROOM -PREP AREA HAND SINK -BASEMENT BATHROOM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK. • OBSERVED NO CONVENIENT HAND SINKS AVAILABLE FOR USE BY EMPLOYEES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK WITH APPROPRIATELY PLUMBED HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE CONVIENIENTLY LOCATED AND ACCESSIBLE, AND TO BE USED SOLEY FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c).
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED BLANK COPY OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
code 3Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: DID NOT OBSERVE ANY FUNCTIONAL FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR CHECKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROVIDED AND ACCESIBLE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING RECENT SERVICE REPORTS OR THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION AS SPECIFIED IN THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(c).
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. STACKS FROM FLOOR TO CEILING IN CENTER OF ROOM AND ALONG ALL WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED WOOD USED BELOW THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON ABSORBENT SHELF.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (QUAT) AVAILABLE FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005.
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP/DUMP SINK TO BE INSTALLED WITH ONLY COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ONLY COLD WATER TURNS ON WHEN HANDLE IS TURNED ON IN ANY DIRECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE PLUMBING SYSTEM AND ALL SINKS MUST HAVE AN ADEWUATE SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE PREP SINK, PER CITY CODE. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). • OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT A MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A MOP SINK FOR THE CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND THE DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER AND SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY CURRENTLY HAS A SHOWER STALL WITH A SHOWER HEAD IN THE BASEMENT. • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER DISPENSER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO THE HADN SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE WATER DISPENSER/HEATER.
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO NOT DRAIN AND CAUSE A BACK UP OF WASTE WATER INTO THE BASIN OF THE OTHER TWO (2) BASINS, REGARDLESS OF WHICH SINK BASIN IS FILLED WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE THREE (3) COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN/GREASE TRAP TO ENSURE WASTE WATER IS NOT BACKING UP THROUGH ANY DRAINS, AND THAT ALL WASTE WATER IS EFFECTIVELY DISPOSED. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c).
code 52
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED TWO (2) BATHROOMS WITHOUT A SELF CLOSING DOOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR EACH BATHROOM.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER OR REFUSE CONTAINER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER STATED THEY WILL BE USING THE BUILDING'S SHARED TRASH; HOWEVER, UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY DOCUMENTATION SUPPORTING THIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN/HAVE ACESS TO AT LEAST ONE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER WITH COMMERCIAL REFUSE REMOVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(b).
code 54
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION AVAILABLE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE BATHROOM.
code 56

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