Chicago Taichi Bubble Tea

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Inspections

1. May 11, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Mar 26, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     EXCESS MINERAL BUILD UP AT EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     EXCESS GRIMES AT FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE CABINET UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT SERVING AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE FLOOR GREASE TRAP.REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

3. Oct 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     WASTE PIPE ABOVE SHELVES WHERE FOOD CONTAINERS (POTS, TO-GO FOOD CONTAINERS, ETC.) ARE STORED, MUST BE ENCASED OR RELOCATE MENTIONED ITEMS. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING LINE. ALSO MUST REMOVE GREASE UNDER THE 4 BURNER OVEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

4. Jun 20, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED DIRECTLY UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. MUST EITHER MOVE ALL FOOD AND ALL FOOD RELATED ITEMS FROM UNDERNEATH SEWER LINES OR INSTALL A PROTECTIVE SHIELD OVER PIPES TO PROTECT FOOD FROM ANY POSSIBLE DRIPPING OR CONTAMINATION.

5. Jun 3, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

     NO RECORDS WERE MAINTAINED ON-SITE BY THE LICENSE HOLDER FOR RAW FISH FOR CONSUMPTION FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. NOTED RAW FRESH SALMON, RAW TUNA, AND OTHER ASSORTED RAW FISH. NO RECORDS FROM THE RAW FISH PURVEYORS OR FREEZING RECORDS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE SUCH RECORDS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED COOKED SUSHI RICE IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 106.5F AND 106.9F. NO PH TEST KIT OR LETTER OF PH TESTING FROM AN APPROVED LAB FOR PROPER PH CONCENTRATION ON SITE. RICE DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED MILK BEING HELD IN A COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.7F. DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     NOTED A TWO-DOOR COOLER USED FOR HOLDING DAIRY UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER WAS FOUND AT 48.2 WITH MILK AT 46.7F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED IN STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE DISH AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR TINFOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS DIRTY WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHERS MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A DRAIN COVER.----FLOORS UNDER REAR COOKS LINE AND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2522703 ON 7-14-21 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #55- FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT WOK AREAS. MUST CLEAN. #57-: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

6. Jul 14, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     FOUND EXTERIOR OF WOK AND HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT WOK AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE.

7. Jul 13, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BY THE ICE MACHINE/PREP INACCESSIBLE WITH FOOD CART IN FRONT OF SINK AND A BOWL FOR PREPPING INSIDE THE SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE FOOD CART FROM THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK BY THE ICE MACHINE PREP AREA AND FRONT LINE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE FRONT LINE PREP. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES, FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED WATER DRIPPING FROM THE CEILING AT THE REAR BY THE DISH WASHER MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKAGE. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS AT THIS AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

8. Oct 18, 2019 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     RUBBER GASKET BROKEN AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT WOKS'S AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.NO DUCT TAPE ALLOWED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     WEST STORAGE IN BASEMENT AREA WITH EXCESS ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AND THROUGHOUT,INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE,ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR,AND DISCARD WHAT NOT NEEDED.

9. Oct 15, 2019 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED AT REAR PREP VEGGIE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT THAT AREA . ALSO PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO HANDWASHING SINK AT WOK AREA,WHICH PRESENTLY NOT IN USED DUE TO MENU NOT REQUIRE WOKS.PRESENTLY IS USED FOR STORAGE.INSTRUCTED IF THAT AREA WILL BE USED FOR ANY KIND OF FOOD PREPARATION /REPACKING MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK OR REMOVE WOKS UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOMS HOT WATER TEMP FROM METERED FAUCET MAINTAINS TEMP OF 77F,INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMP OF MINIMUM OF 100F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED -

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPES INSTALLED ABOVE FOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE SAID PIPES(SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE), OR RELOCATED SHELF WITH FOOD.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     RUBBER GASKET BROKEN AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT WOKS'S AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.NO DUCT TAPE ALLOWED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     NOTED PREMISES USING HIGH DISH MACHINE.HOWEVER NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR,STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED -

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE/SENSOR FOR THE SANITIZING CYCLE AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT RECORDING ADEQUATELY THE FINAL TEMPERATURE OF WAREWASHING MACHINE. PRESENTLY SHOWED FINAL TEMP OF 181F. SANITARIAN TEST STRIP WITH HIGH COLOR CONTRAST DID NOT CHANGE COLOR SO THE UNIT DID NOT REACH 180F. MUST REPAIR MEASURING DEVICE/SENSOR AT WAREWASHING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     LID OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESS RUST,CLEAN/PAINT AND MAINTAIN -

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,COFFEE AND TEA UNITS. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. -

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     WEST STORAGE IN BASEMENT AREA WITH EXCESS ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AND THROUGHOUT,INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE,ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR,AND DISCARD WHAT NOT NEEDED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     ADDITIONAL APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN. -