New China Tea
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
70
Score
NEW CHINA TEA, located at 4022-4024 W 55th St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 23, 2026. This inspection resulted in seven minor violations, including issues related to food-contact surfaces, general surface cleanliness, and toilet facilities. Across 22 recorded inspections, NEW CHINA TEA has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Jun 6, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
May 15, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 23, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 21, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Dec 28, 2022
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Feb 11, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
78
Jun 21, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Jan 4, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 19, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 13, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 2, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
May 10, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Sep 22, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 25, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 22, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Sep 12, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 23, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
May 27, 2011
Tag Removal
3 minor violations.
86
May 23, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Sep 13, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Violations — Mar 23, 2026 Inspection
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON REAR INTERIOR BACK WALL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR BACK WALL OF ICE MACHINE AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST FROM ALL CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON ROUND CEILING VENT COVER IN REAR PREP AREA AND WALL VENT ABOVE WATER STATION IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ROUND CEILING VENT COVER IN REAR PREP AREA AND WALL VENT ABOVE WATER STATION IN DINING ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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