Canvass
Nov 20, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 20, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Pure Tea
2105 S Jefferson St
Last inspected Nov 20, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
Pass
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The full inspection history
3 inspectionsCanvass
Dec 11, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 28Chemicals
Official wording
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A TOOTHBRUSH INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK AND TUBES OF TOOTHPASTE STORED ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE SERVICE SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOOTHPASTE AND TOOTHBRUSH FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelynotedCode 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTINERS IN THE PREP COOLER AND ON TOP OF THE WAFFLE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 44Equipment and utensils
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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FORK/UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
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
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD STORED ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENTS SINK DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE MENTIONED CUTTING BOARD.
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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A DUSTY FAN IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND ABOVE A PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP/SEVICE AREA.
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, Dec 11, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 27, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SMALL CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 27, 2023 · Original Source