License Re-Inspection
Nov 24, 2025
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0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 24, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Chazui Tea Tower
3349 N Clark St
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2 inspectionsLicense
Jul 24, 2025
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12 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
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MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
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.
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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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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.
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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 36Equipment and utensils
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
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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.
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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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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).
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 44Equipment and utensils
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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
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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.
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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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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.
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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
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
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OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (QUAT) AVAILABLE FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005.
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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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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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.
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The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
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SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
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).
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
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OBSERVED TWO (2) BATHROOMS WITHOUT A SELF CLOSING DOOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR EACH BATHROOM.
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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 54Facility maintenance
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
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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).
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION AVAILABLE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE BATHROOM.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 24, 2025 · Original Source