Pass

Pure Tea

2105 S Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60616

Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Nov 20, 2025

Pure Tea was last inspected on November 20, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

November 20, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a toothbrush inside the handwashing sink and tubes of toothpaste stored above the three compartment sink and at the service sink in the front prep area. Instructed to remove toothpaste and toothbrush from facility and maintain.

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food storage continers in the prep cooler and on top of the waffle prep table in the front prep/service area not labeled with common food name. Instructed to label all foods not in their original packaging.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed fork/utensils not inverted in the rear dishwashing/prep area. Instructed to invert and maintain.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting board stored on the drainboard of the three compartments sink discolored. Instructed to resurface or replace mentioned cutting board.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a dusty fan in the rear dishwashing area and above a prep table in the front prep/sevice area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the white ice panel inside of the ice machine with a build up of slight black mold-like substance. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed small containers of bulk ingredients not labeled with common name. Instructed person in charge to label items with common name and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

  3. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  4. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 12 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.