Ume Tea
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
78
Score
UME TEA, located at 310 S Michigan Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on December 10, 2025, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations related to non-food contact surfaces, toilet facilities, and food preparation. Historical records indicate that UME TEA has consistently received low-risk ratings across its three inspections.
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Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Aug 2, 2024
License
No violations found.
100
Violations — Dec 10, 2025 Inspection
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY IN UTILITY SINK AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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