Tea Monster
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
67
Score
The Tea Monster, located at 108 N State St, Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 14, 2026. This inspection resulted in a score of 67 and noted eight minor violations. Across its four recorded inspections, The Tea Monster has predominantly had low-risk classifications.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Jan 22, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jun 10, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Dec 11, 2023
License
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Jan 14, 2026 Inspection
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE FOOD AND PAPER PRODUCTS FROM FLOOR SIX INCHES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER TOPSIDE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPLATTER FROM COUNTER TOPS SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE & FOOD COUNTER,PREP COOLERS,LID OF GREASE TRAP.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLES IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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