Chelis Boba Cafe

5550 1/2 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Chinese

Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Chelis Boba Cafe appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Chelis Boba Cafe was last inspected on Dec 22, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Chelis Boba Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Dec 22, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

2 major violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INTERIOR OF THE WATER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. THE ADDRESS ON THE ONLY SERVICE REPORT PROVIDED FROM 09/23/205 DOES NOT MATCH THE ADDRESS OF THE FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE ONE MORE SERVICE REPORT WITH CORRECT ADDRESS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), CITATION ISSUED

Oct 16, 2024

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Oct 1, 2024

License

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT NEAR DRIVE THRU AT 83.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT 84F AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN BATHROOM FOUND AT 90.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. LOGBOOK SHALL BE AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A RECORD OF ANY CONTRACT WITH A WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF A CONTRACT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

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

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

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Food properly labeled; original container

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chelis Boba Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chelis Boba Cafe on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chelis Boba Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chelis Boba Cafe.

Has Chelis Boba Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chelis Boba Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chelis Boba Cafe 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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