What is Tsaocaa Tea's health inspection score?

Tsaocaa Tea has a SafeDine safety score of 65 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tsaocaa Tea last inspected?

Tsaocaa Tea was last inspected on May 13, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tsaocaa Tea have?

Tsaocaa Tea has 36 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tsaocaa Tea safe to eat at?

Tsaocaa Tea has a safety score of 65/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Tsaocaa Tea serve?

Tsaocaa Tea serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Tsaocaa Tea

Name: Tsaocaa Tea
Address: 2026 S CLARK ST, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 65

2026 S CLARK ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/13/2026

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0Fair

American•Chinatown

Ranked #358 of 465 in ChinatownBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

7 inspections

Last: May 13, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.1

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-28

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-22 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-15 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 72/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (65/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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2026 S CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

2 inspections

3 intermediate

12 basic

Jun

Jun 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

May

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jun

May 2026

1 inspections

7 intermediate

Inspection History

7 records on file

5 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection

May 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass with Conditions

7 Med

7 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

Intermediate (7)

−35 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−5

Base deductions−35 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−7 pts

Jul 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High4 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

77/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF ARRIVAL, WHILE THE FACILITY WAS OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11: OBERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WEAR AND HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
4-901.12: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -OBSERVED THE WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN WALLS. THE VENT FAN IN THE MENS WASHROOM HAS DUST ON IT; CLEAN VENT FAN ON CEILING.

Base deductions−18 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WEAR AND HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -OBSERVED THE WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN WALLS. THE VENT FAN IN THE MENS WASHROOM HAS DUST ON IT; CLEAN VENT FAN ON CEILING.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PLUMBING FIXTURES IN WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN WALLS. THE VENT FAN IN THE MENS WASHROOM HAS DUST ON IT; CLEAN VENT FAN ON CEILING.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND PROPERLY IDENTIFING PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CLEANING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ALL CUTTING SURFACES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND PROPERLY IDENTIFING PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN DINING AREA, STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 FRUIT FLIES THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (8)

−16 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CLEANING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ALL CUTTING SURFACES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
SEE VIOLATION #60
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
COLD WATER FAUCET MISSING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SEE VIOLATION #60
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
THE FOLLOWING NOT CORRECTED FROM OCTOBER 25, 2021 REPORT#2537234 #49 OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE DOOR OPENING AREA AS WELL AS THE FAN VENTS ON TOP. OBSERVED A DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SIDES OF THE EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. #55 OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.' #55 OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA MISSING. (TILE ON SITE IMPROPER FIT) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSRTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−26 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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