License Re-Inspection
Sep 14, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 14, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Cha Tramue
1616 N Damen Ave
Last inspected Sep 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
Pass
ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
2 inspectionsLicense
Sep 10, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE AND TEA PREP WILL TAKE PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UNDER CITYS PLUMBING, HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD ON HANDSINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AS WELL AS ALONG SIDE OF SANITIZER BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BETWEEN TEA PREP/STORAGE TABLES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGTH AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 10, 2026 · Original Source