What is Elite Boba's health inspection score?

Elite Boba has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Elite Boba last inspected?

Elite Boba was last inspected on December 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Elite Boba have?

Elite Boba has 16 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Elite Boba safe to eat at?

Elite Boba has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Elite Boba

Name: Elite Boba
Address: 2002 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 82

2002 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/4/2025

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Chinatown

Ranked #211 of 465 in Chinatown

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Dec 4, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+14 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

3 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Nov

Sep 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Oct

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

Base deductions−12 pts

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.112: OBSERVED LIVE AND DEAD ROACHES ON THE STICKY TRAP UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE METAL STORAGE UNIT IN THE HALLWAY AND DEAD ROACHES INSIDE THE METAL STORAGE UNIT IN THE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, REPLACE INSECT STICKY TRAP FILLED WITH ROACHES, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED SURFACES.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: OBSERVED PLASTIC CUPS STACKED ON THE SIDE OF THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA BEING SPLASHED WHILE WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED RELOCATE MENTIONED CUPS TO AVOID CONTAMINATING CUPS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.12: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF ROACH FECES SURROUNDING THE ELECTRICAL BOX ON THE WALL ABOVE THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL.

Base deductions−9 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med2 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

51/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARATION OF BEVERAGES WAS OCCURING AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN THE TOILET ROOMS UPSTAIRS, UTILIZED BY ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND CONSUMERS AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER IN THE TOILET ROOMS UPSTAIRS, UTILIZED BY ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND CONSUMERS AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING CLEANSERS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION CONSOLIDATED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED LIVE AND DEAD ROACHES ON THE STICKY TRAP UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE METAL STORAGE UNIT IN THE HALLWAY AND DEAD ROACHES INSIDE THE METAL STORAGE UNIT IN THE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, REPLACE INSECT STICKY TRAP FILLED WITH ROACHES, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED SURFACES.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. ROACHES WERE OBSERVED UNDER THE WOODEN UNIT IN FRONT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE BLACK CRATES IN FRONT OF THE STORAGE UNIT IN THE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC CUPS STACKED ON THE SIDE OF THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA BEING SPLASHED WHILE WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED RELOCATE MENTIONED CUPS TO AVOID CONTAMINATING CUPS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF ROACH FECES SURROUNDING THE ELECTRICAL BOX ON THE WALL ABOVE THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL.

Base deductions−44 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

License InspectionFail

2 High1 Med1 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

63/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−27 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 22

License InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

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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