RAINBOW BOBA TEA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON PREMISES USED TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CORRECTED ON SITE QUATERNARY AMMONIUM CHEMICAL SANITIZER DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED CHEMICAL SANITIZER SHALL BE PROVIDED AND AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORIOTY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED ON PREMISES. OBSERVED LAST INSPECTION REPORT IN LOG BOOK DATED 6/20/2025. INSTRUCTED RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR WHO SHALL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA INSTALLED ABOVE DRAINBOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND REINSTALL PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER SO THAT IT SHALL NOT CONTAMINATE UTENSILS OR EQUIPMENT ON DRAINBOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. CORRECTED ON SITE TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO COLD WATER PRESSURE AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL IN DRY STORAGE AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL IN DRY STORAGE AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.