Kung Fu Tea
2126 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, IL 60616 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2327394
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Dec 22, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE STORED ON FLOOR ON SIDE STAIRWELL INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 9, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS IN THE PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HANDWASHING SOAP IN TOILET ROOM AND IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. SOAP DISPENSERS WERE FILLED WITH WATER AT BOTH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED A CLEAR CONTAINER WITH TWO PREP/SERVING UTENSILS STORED ON THE BASIN OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LIDS FOR THE GARBAGE IN THE GENDER-NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ESPECIALLY UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 21, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR FEMALE SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA CEILING AND RESTROOM CEILING. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL ABOVE ELECTRIC PANEL IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE OR REPAIR TILES AND HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENT OVER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 14, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPERATING. (THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR FEMALE SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA CEILING AND RESTROOM CEILING. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL ABOVE ELECTRIC PANEL IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE OR REPAIR TILES AND HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENT OVER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 29, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
SELF CLOSING DEVICE NEEDED FOR MENS RESTROOM DOOR
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 16, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SLOW DRAINAGE AT WOMEN'S TOILET HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
PERSONAL ITEMS ( MEDICINE )STORED NEXT TO FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OT ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 9, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.