Boba Heaven Chicago

2233 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Chinese

Last inspected: Sep 4, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Boba Heaven Chicago is still short, with only two visits logged. On Sep 4, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Boba Heaven Chicago's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 4, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 29, 2024

License

6 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 60.0F AND 66.5F AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTD MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE AT MINIUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST TRIPS TO MONITOR SANITIZING LABELS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST AND MAINTAIN THEM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNESSARY ITEMS IN REAR UTILITY ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boba Heaven Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boba Heaven Chicago on file is from Sep 4, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boba Heaven Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Boba Heaven Chicago.

Has Boba Heaven Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Boba Heaven Chicago have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Boba Heaven Chicago means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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